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Holly Black

6 series 11 books in order 2002–2019

Holly Black is a New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels aimed at children and teenagers. She has been recognized with several awards, including finalist nominations for the Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, as well as winning the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her works have been translated into 32 languages and adapted for film. She resides in New England with her husband and son in a house that contains a secret library. Black is known for her contributions to American children's fiction.

Born
1971
Active years
2002–2019
Known for
The Folk of the Air, The Curse Workers, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Magisterium Series

Series by Holly Black

The Folk of the Air

3 books in order · 2018–2019 · Publication order

  1. Cover of The Cruel Prince

    The Cruel Prince

    2018 · Holly Black

    Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were taken to the High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, she longs to…

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    The Wicked King

    2019 · Holly Black

    Jude has gained a precarious foothold of influence over the new High King, but holding on to it proves far harder than seizing it. Surrounded by…

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    The Queen of Nothing

    2019 · Holly Black

    Exiled from the faerie realm she fought to control, Jude is pulled back when her twin sister begs for help and a deadly plot threatens the crown.…

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The Curse Workers

2 books in order · 2010–2011

  1. Cover of Red glove

    Red glove

    2011 · Holly Black

    A 2011 novel by Holly Black in which federal agents, learning that seventeen-year-old Cassel Sharpe is a powerful transformation worker, offer him a…

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The Spiderwick Chronicles

8 books in order · 2003–2006

  1. The Field Guide

    2003 · Holly Black

    The Field Guide is a 2003 book by Holly Black. It is book 1 of the series The Spiderwick Chronicles. Catalog genres: Fantasy.

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    The Seeing Stone

    2003 · Tony DiTerlizzi

    When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone that enables them to see things normally invisible. A…

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    The seeing stone

    2003 · Tony DiTerlizzi

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    The Ironwood tree

    Year unknown · Tony DiTerlizzi

    Mallory is kidnapped at her fencing meet. Her brothers Jared and Simon search for her near an old quarry, and their search leads them into an…

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The Magisterium Series

2 books in order · 2014–2015

  1. The Iron Trial

    2014 · Holly Black

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  2. Copper Gauntlet

    2015 · Cassandra Clare

    The Copper Gauntlet is a children's fantasy novel and the second book in The Magisterium Series, written by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. It was…

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Los Habitantes del Aire

1 book in order

Modern Tale of Faerie

3 books in order · 2002–2007

  1. Cover of Tithe

    Tithe

    2002 · Holly Black

    A young adult fantasy novel about a young girl who discovers she is not human, but a faerie. Trouble follows.

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    Valiant

    2005 · Holly Black

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    Ironside

    2007 · Holly Black

    When pixie Kaye declares herself to Roiben on the day of his coronation, he is forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest. Kaye is forbidden…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Holly Black written?

We list 11 books by Holly Black across 6 series, published between 2002–2019 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Holly Black's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Cruel Prince.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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