Book Series · 5 Books

Never After Books

In order from The Thirteenth Fairy to The Missing Sword.

The Never After series is a set of 5 chapter books by Melissa de la Cruz, published between 2020 and 2023. Written for ages 10–14, most books run about 340 pages. Subjects across the series include books, heroes, and good and evil.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1699

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Thirteenth Fairy

By Melissa de la Cruz

A girl discovers her favorite fairy tales are real and must save their world from destruction.

336 pages· 56,492 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

Hardcover

Summary: Filomena's mundane life shatters when Jack, a hero from her beloved books, appears, revealing the stories are real. Thrust into a realm of fairies and sorcerers, she must uncover the truth to stop an evil queen's destructive reign and save the kingdom of Westphalia. Can Filomena rewrite the fate of her favorite tales?

In reading order

Never After Series

5 books · Published 2020–2023

#1 in Series

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$1699

The Thirteenth Fairy

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

A girl discovers her favorite fairy tales are real and must save their world from destruction.

#2 in Series

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$1699

The Stolen Slippers

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

A twisted fairy tale quest for Cinderella's slippers reveals hidden truths and unexpected heroes.

#3 in Series

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$1597

The Broken Mirror

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

A prophecy looms as Filomena battles evil queens and ogres to save Never After.

#4 in Series

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$1697

The Missing Sword

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2023

A quest for Excalibur in Camelot reveals unexpected fairy tale twists. Can Filomena save her mother?

#5 in Series

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$858

The End of the Story

Chapter Book

A race against time to save Never After's magic hinges on finding a hidden fairy in Neverland.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Never After series?

There are 5 books in the Never After series. It began with The Thirteenth Fairy in 2020, and the newest book, The Missing Sword, was published in 2023.