Book Series · 3 Books

The Earthsea Cycle Books

In order from The Farthest Shore to The Other Wind.

The Farthest Shore
Tehanu
The Other Wind
The Farthest Shore
Tehanu
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Farthest Shore
Sale price
$1248
Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1972

The Farthest Shore

By Ursula K. Le Guin

Magic fades from Earthsea. Can a wizard and a prince restore it before darkness prevails?

251 pages· 66,179 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In a world where magic is vanishing, Archmage Ged and young Prince Arren embark on a perilous quest to uncover the source of this loss. As darkness looms, their journey takes them to the farthest reaches of Earthsea and beyond the realm of death. Will they restore magic before it's too late, or will their world succumb to shadow? Discover the fate of Earthsea in this gripping tale of courage and discovery.
In reading order

The Earthsea Cycle Series

3 books · Published 1972–2001

#3
The Farthest Shore
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1248

The Farthest Shore

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1972

Magic fades from Earthsea. Can a wizard and a prince restore it before darkness prevails?

#4
Tehanu
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Tehanu

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

A wizard and a priestess must aid a scarred child with a mysterious fate.

#6
The Other Wind
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1498

The Other Wind

Chapter Book · 2001

A sorcerer haunted by the dead seeks allies to prevent an invasion of Earthsea.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Earthsea Cycle series?

There are 3 books in the Earthsea Cycle series. It began with The Farthest Shore in 1972, and the newest book, The Other Wind, was published in 2001.

What order should you read the Earthsea Cycle books in?

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

What ages are the Earthsea Cycle books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Earthsea Cycle book is the longest?

Tehanu is the longest book in the series at 69,164 words (270 pages).

Which Earthsea Cycle book is the shortest?

The Farthest Shore is the shortest at 66,179 words (251 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Earthsea Cycle to life.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

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