Book Series · 19 Books

Henry Heckelbeck Books

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

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
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

#1
#1 in Series
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Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

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

#2

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.

#3
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Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Two friends search for the perfect secret hideout, but their adventures are filled with unexpected surprises and challenges.

#4
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Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

A young boy must overcome his fears and participate in a school spelling bee

#5

Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car Derby

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Two friends go to the backyard to fly a kite on a windy day.

#6
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Henry Heckelbeck Dinosaur Hunter

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

A young boy discovers a dinosaur bone on a school field trip and becomes a local star in his town

#7
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Henry Heckelbeck Spy vs. Spy

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Three friends compete to see who is the best spy

#8
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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.

#9
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Henry Heckelbeck Is Out of This World

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Three friends go on a field trip to the Space Center and accidentally blast off into space

#10
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Henry Heckelbeck Chills Out

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

A boy and his friends have a snow day and participate in a series of winter games and activities

#11
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Henry Heckelbeck and the Great Frog Escape

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

A boy tries to catch a frog and learns about responsibility and friendship

#12
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Henry Heckelbeck and the High-Dive Dare

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

Three friends spend a hot summer day at a new pool trying to cool off and overcome fears

#13

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

#14

Henry Heckelbeck Makes Super Slime

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Homemade slime spirals out of control. Can it be tamed before disaster strikes?

#15
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Henry Heckelbeck Does Not Need a Sitter

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A young wizard must outsmart a babysitter to protect his secret.

#16
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Henry Heckelbeck Camping Expert

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Can magic help Henry win the wildlife game on his first camping trip?

#17
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Henry Heckelbeck Takes a Swing

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Can magic help Henry succeed in his first baseball game?

#18
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Henry Heckelbeck and the Not-So-Dark Day

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

A blackout turns into an unexpected adventure for Henry. Will he want the lights back on?

#19
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Henry Heckelbeck Knights! Robots! Action!

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Magic turns make-believe into reality. Can imagination win over doubt?

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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 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 is the shortest at 57 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Henry Heckelbeck to life.

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Wanda Coven

Author
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Priscilla Burris

Illustrator

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