Five kingdoms Books in Order

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The Five Kingdoms series is a five-book fantasy series written by various authors and published in 2009. It centers on Cole Randolph, who finds himself in a mysterious transitional realm known as the Outskirts, composed of five distinct kingdoms, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges. Cole and his companions navigate these kingdoms, facing constant danger and uncertainty as they attempt to survive and locate a way back to their original world. The narrative emphasizes the difficulties of maintaining personal identity within a shifting and hostile environment. Themes of friendship and resilience are central to the series. The series is not connected to other fictional universes such as A Song of Ice and Fire or Game of Thrones.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Sky Raiders

    2014 · Brandon Mull

    Cole Randolph was just trying to have fun with his friends on Halloween when a haunted house turns out to be a portal to something creepier. After…

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  2. Cover of The bag of bones

    The bag of bones

    2008 · Vivian French

    Hold on to your head for this funny and fast-paced second Tale from the Five Kingdoms, a follow-up to The Robe of Skulls. When the quill writes GO GO…

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  3. Cover of Crystal Keepers

    Crystal Keepers

    2014 · Brandon Mull

    Cole Randolph still cannot believe how his life has been turned inside out. Stuck far from home, he has found his friend Dalton and survived the…

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  4. Cover of Death Weavers

    Death Weavers

    2016 · Brandon Mull

    Cole is about to face his biggest peril yet. Since arriving in the Outskirts, Cole and his friends have fought monsters, challenged knights, and…

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  5. Cover of Time Jumpers

    Time Jumpers

    2018 · Brandon Mull

    Cole Randolph can barely remember what life was like back home in Arizona, but he is still determined to find a way home with his friends and set…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Five kingdoms books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Sky Raiders”. Start with “Sky Raiders.”

How many books are in the Five kingdoms series?

We list 5 books by Brandon Mull , published between 2008–2018.

Where can I buy the Five kingdoms books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.