Book Series · 3 Books

Endling Books

In order from The Last to The Only.

The Endling series is a set of 3 chapter books by Katherine Applegate, published between 2018 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 380 pages.

The Last
The First
The Only
The Last
The First
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Last
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Last

By Katherine Applegate

A lone survivor seeks others of her kind in a perilous quest.

383 pages· 69,975 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
Paperback
Summary: In a kingdom where her kind is nearly extinct, Byx, the last of the dairnes, embarks on a daring quest to find others like her. As she journeys through the war-torn land of Nedarra, she gathers a diverse group of allies, each with their own secrets and motives. Together, they form an unlikely family, uncovering a hidden truth that could endanger all creatures. Will Byx find the safety she seeks, or will her discovery change everything? Dive into a world of adventure and mystery in this captivating tale of survival and hope.
In reading order

Endling Series

3 books · Published 2018–2021

#1
The Last
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

The Last

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A lone survivor seeks others of her kind in a perilous quest.

#2
The First
#2 in Series
Sale price
$759

The First

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A lone creature's quest uncovers a hidden colony and ignites a rebellion against looming war.

#3
The Only
#3 in Series
Sale price
$958

The Only

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A creature must unite allies to save their world from extinction.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Endling series?

There are 3 books in the Endling series. It began with The Last in 2018, and the newest book, The Only, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Endling books in?

Start with The Last and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Endling books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Endling book is the longest?

The Last (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 69,975 words (383 pages).

Which Endling book is the shortest?

The Only (Book #3) is the shortest at 54,130 words (320 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Endling to life.

01

Katherine Applegate

Author
KA
02

Max Kostenko

Illustrator
MK

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