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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Whispering Wars
Rival schools must unite to battle dark forces and rescue stolen children in a magical war.
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Book Series · 5 Books
Kingdoms and Empires Books
In order from The Whispering Wars to The Secret of Lillian Velvet.
The Kingdoms and Empires series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jaclyn Moriarty, published between 2017 and 2023. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 420 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Kingdoms and Empires Series
5 books · Published 2017–2023
#2
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The Whispering Wars
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Rival schools must unite to battle dark forces and rescue stolen children in a magical war.
#5
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The Secret of Lillian Velvet
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A lonely girl, magical coins, and a web of danger. What secrets will Lillian Velvet uncover?
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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A girl must fulfill her parents' magical will or face dire consequences.
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The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020
A boarding school hides secrets and dangers. Can Esther unravel the mysteries and save her world?
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The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2021
A girl must save an elf town from a silver curse before time runs out.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Kingdoms and Empires series?
There are 5 books in the Kingdoms and Empires series. It began with The Whispering Wars in 2018, and the newest book, The Secret of Lillian Velvet, was published in 2023.
What order should you read the Kingdoms and Empires books in?
Start with The Whispering Wars and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Kingdoms and Empires books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Kingdoms and Empires to life.
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