Book Series · 5 Books

Fairyland Books

In order from The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making to The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home.

The Fairyland series is a set of 5 chapter books by Catherynne M. Valente, published between 2011 and 2016. Written for ages 10–14, most books run about 250 pages.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There

The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two

The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1699

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

By Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan (Illustrator)

A girl must retrieve a talisman to save Fairyland from a fickle ruler.

247 pages

Hardcover

Summary: September's mundane life in Omaha shifts when the Green Wind whisks her to Fairyland. Tasked with retrieving a talisman for the unpredictable Marquess, she faces a challenge that could doom Fairyland's inhabitants. Alongside a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday, September navigates enchanted woods, uncovering secrets and forging friendships. Will she succeed in her quest, or will the Marquess's whims spell disaster for all? Dive into a world where adventure and danger intertwine, and a young girl's courage is the key to a realm's survival.

In reading order

Fairyland Series

5 books · Published 2011–2016

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1699

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

A girl must retrieve a talisman to save Fairyland from a fickle ruler.

#3 in Series

Sale price

$958

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012

A girl returns to Fairyland to reclaim lost shadows from a mysterious ruler.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$958

The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

A girl must save Fairyland from a powerful moon-Yeti.

#4 in Series

Sale price

$1139

The Boy Who Lost Fairyland

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

A troll becomes a human boy in Chicago, facing a magical identity crisis.

#5 in Series

Sale price

$1049

The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

A race for the Fairyland crown ensues. Who will claim the throne?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Fairyland series?

There are 5 books in the Fairyland series. It began with The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making in 2011, and the newest book, The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Fairyland books in?

Start with The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.