Book Series · 6 Books

Bamboo Kingdom Books

In order from Creatures of the Flood to The Lightning Path.

The Bamboo Kingdom series is a set of 6 chapter books by Erin Hunter, published between 2021 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

Creatures of the Flood
River of Secrets
Journey to the Dragon Mountain
The Dark Sun
The Lightning Path
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Creatures of the Flood
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Creatures of the Flood

By Erin Hunter

Three young pandas must unite to confront a mysterious tiger and fulfill an ancient prophecy in a divided kingdom.

272 pages· 59,323 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Summary: In a kingdom divided by a great flood, three young pandas—Leaf, Rain, and Ghost—struggle to find their place in different worlds. Leaf seeks food for her family in the Northern Forest, Rain challenges a new leader in the Southern Forest, and Ghost feels out of place in the mountains. Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious tiger threatens their land, drawing them together to fulfill a prophecy made long ago. Can they unite to save their world, or will their differences keep them apart? Embark on a thrilling adventure where destiny and courage collide.
In reading order

Bamboo Kingdom Series

6 books · Published 2021–2024

#1
#1 in Series
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$958

Creatures of the Flood

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Three young pandas must unite to confront a mysterious tiger and fulfill an ancient prophecy in a divided kingdom.

#2
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$1699

River of Secrets

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Three pandas must unite to uncover secrets and confront a deceptive leader threatening their world.

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$1797

Journey to the Dragon Mountain

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Triplets must reunite to thwart a sinister plot and fulfill their destiny in the Bamboo Kingdom.

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$1899

The Dark Sun

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

A vision warns of a 'Dark Sun.' Can pandas unite before monkeys exploit their discord?

The Lightning Path

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A fugitive seeks to clear his name while a hidden killer threatens the Bamboo Kingdom.

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$1899

Fire and Ash

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Three must reunite the Great Dragon to save their kingdom from betrayal and unseen threats.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bamboo Kingdom series?

There are 6 books in the Bamboo Kingdom series. It began with Creatures of the Flood in 2021, and the newest book, The Lightning Path, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Bamboo Kingdom books in?

Start with Creatures of the Flood and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Bamboo Kingdom books best for?

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

Which Bamboo Kingdom book is the longest?

Journey to the Dragon Mountain is the longest book in the series at 63,525 words (288 pages).

Which Bamboo Kingdom book is the shortest?

Fire and Ash is the shortest at 53,599 words (240 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Bamboo Kingdom to life.

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Erin Hunter

Author

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