The Magician Trilogy Books in Order

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The Magician Trilogy by Jenny Nimmo is a fantasy series centered on the protagonist Gwyn Griffiths, who grapples with the consequences of accidentally releasing an ancient Welsh demonic god. The story is rooted in Welsh mythology and tradition, drawing on the legendary figure of Gwydion Gwyn, a magical ancestor. The series explores themes of responsibility, heritage, and the struggle between good and evil.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The chestnut soldier

    The chestnut soldier

    1989 · Jenny Nimmo

    Gwyn Griffiths seeks to purge the anger of an ancient Welsh demonic god he accidentally released and to help a troubled soldier. He draws on the…

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  2. Emlyn's Moon

    Year unknown · Jenny Nimmo

    Emlyn's Moon is the second novel in the Magician Trilogy by Jenny Nimmo, originally published in the United States as Orchard of the Crescent Moon in…

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  3. The Snow Spider

    Year unknown · Jenny Nimmo

    The Snow Spider is the first book in a trilogy by Jenny Nimmo, set in contemporary Wales and inspired by Welsh mythology, particularly the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Magician Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The chestnut soldier”.

How many books are in the The Magician Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Jenny Nimmo , published in 1989.

Where can I buy the The Magician Trilogy 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.