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Henry Heckelbeck Books

In order from Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon to Henry Heckelbeck Knights! Robots! Action!. Part of Heidi Heckelbeck.

The Henry Heckelbeck series is a set of 19 chapter books by Wanda Coven, published between 2019 and 2025. Written for ages 5–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon
Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats
Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout
Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble
Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car Derby
About the series

What's Henry Heckelbeck About?

A 19-book companion series of illustrated early chapter adventures starring Heidi's younger brother Henry.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)

A boy discovers a mysterious book that brings his toy dragon to life.

128 pages· 2,766 words· Est. 31 min read
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Summary: Henry Heckelbeck thought he was just an ordinary kid, unlike his magical family. But when he finds a mysterious Book of Spells, everything changes. Starting a new school year, Henry must navigate new friendships and a surprising discovery—his own magical powers. When a spell goes awry, bringing his toy dragon to life, Henry's normal days are over. Can he control his newfound abilities before chaos ensues?
In reading order

Henry Heckelbeck Series

19 books · Published 2019–2025

#2
Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats
#2 in Series
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Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A young boy tries out for the school soccer team as a goalie, but faces competition from a new student who is also a skilled goalie.

#8
Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot
#8 in Series
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Henry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

A young boy struggles to come up with an idea for a school science project to build a robot, but with the help of a magical robot, he finds a solution.

#13
Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg
#13 in Series
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Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

A young boy is cast as the star of a school play about a wizard, but things take a turn when he gets hurt and his understudy must take his place

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Henry Heckelbeck series?

There are 19 books in the Henry Heckelbeck series. It began with Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon in 2019, and the newest book, Henry Heckelbeck Knights! Robots! Action!, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Henry Heckelbeck books in?

Start with Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #19.

What ages are the Henry Heckelbeck books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Henry Heckelbeck book is the longest?

Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg (Book #13) is the longest book in the series at 3,439 words (128 pages).

Which Henry Heckelbeck book is the shortest?

Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car Derby (Book #5) is the shortest at 57 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Henry Heckelbeck to life.

01

Wanda Coven

Author
WC
02

Priscilla Burris

Illustrator
PB

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