Meet both worlds first
Start with Estranged; it introduces the switched children and the family history that makes The Changeling King meaningful.
Book Series · 2 Books
Estranged Books
In order from Estranged to The Changeling King.
A richly painted fantasy duology about two children switched at birth between the human and fae worlds—and the family they choose together.
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Reading order
How to Read the Estranged Books
Read Estranged first and The Changeling King second. The sequel follows the same family after the first adventure and depends on its revelations about Edmund, Ed, Alexis, and the World Below.
The author's official site identifies Estranged as a duology, so the two volumes form the complete main story.
Sources: Ethan M. Aldridge's official biography, InkWell Management's official The Changeling King page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Both books center on children who were switched at birth and feel out of place in the families and worlds where they grew up. The story takes questions about rejection, belonging, loyalty, and chosen family seriously while keeping a hopeful emotional center.
Fantasy peril includes dragons, hostile magic, threatening rulers, weapons, chases, and battles. Some creatures and watercolor scenes may feel eerie, but violence is not presented with graphic gore.
Where to start
Where to Start
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2199
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Estranged
Two boys swapped at birth must unite to save their worlds from a sorceress's reign.
224 pages· 10,660 words· Est. 2 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: Edmund, a changeling hiding his fae powers, and the Childe, a human in a fae world, were swapped at birth. When the sorceress Hawthorne seizes power, they must embark on a perilous quest to save both realms. Can they overcome their differences and find where they truly belong?
In reading order
Estranged Series
2 books · Published 2018–2019
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2199
Estranged
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Two boys swapped at birth must unite to save their worlds from a sorceress's reign.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2089
The Changeling King
Chapter Book · 2019
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Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Estranged series?
There are 2 books in the Estranged series. It began with Estranged in 2018, and the newest book, The Changeling King, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Estranged books in?
Start with Estranged and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Estranged books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Estranged to life.
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