First school mystery
Begin with CJ's Treasure Chase, then follow the five spotlight adventures in volume order.
Book Series · 5 Books
School of Secrets Books
In order from CJ's Treasure Chase to Carlos's Scavenger Hunt.
These short Disney Descendants mysteries shift attention to five students living in Auradon after the original villains' children arrive. CJ, Freddie, Ally, Lonnie, and Carlos each lead a school-centered adventure involving family legacies, magical objects, and secrets.
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Reading order
How to Read School of Secrets
Read Jessica Brody's five-volume sequence from CJ's Treasure Chase through Carlos's Scavenger Hunt. Each volume spotlights a different student and can work as a compact mystery, but publication order provides the clearest path through the shared Auradon setting.
Sources: Jessica Brody's official School of Secrets inventory, Disney's official fifth-volume page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Readers benefit from knowing the basic Disney Descendants premise, though the books explain their immediate mysteries. Mischief, deception, villain-family reputations, and magical threats appear in a light franchise-adventure tone, with friendship and choosing one's own path as recurring themes.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The opening volume is the cleanest entry into this particular set of Auradon school stories.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
CJ's Treasure Chase
By Jessica Brody, Disney Storybook Art Team (Illustrator)
A daring escape leads to a treasure hunt on the Isle of the Lost.
192 pages· 30,896 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
Hardcover
Summary: CJ, daughter of Captain Hook, dreams of finding a legendary treasure. With her best friend Freddie, she escapes Auradon Prep, embarking on a thrilling quest across the Isle of the Lost. Will they uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows, or will danger find them first? Adventure awaits as they chase their dreams and face unexpected challenges.
In reading order
School of Secrets Series
5 books · Published 2016–2017
#1
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CJ's Treasure Chase
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A daring escape leads to a treasure hunt on the Isle of the Lost.
#2
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$999
Freddie's Shadow Cards
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Voodoo magic tempts Freddie as her dreams crumble. Will the price be too high?
#3
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$999
Ally's Mad Mystery
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Mysteries at Auradon Prep threaten a big event. Can Ally solve them in time?
#4
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$999
Lonnie's Warrior Sword
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A daring quest for a legendary sword tests a young warrior's courage.
#5
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$999
Carlos's Scavenger Hunt
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Villain and Auradon kids face new magical mysteries and adventures.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the School of Secrets series?
There are 5 books in the School of Secrets series. It began with CJ's Treasure Chase in 2016, and the newest book, Carlos's Scavenger Hunt, was published in 2017.
What order should you read the School of Secrets books in?
Start with CJ's Treasure Chase and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the School of Secrets books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which School of Secrets book is the longest?
Lonnie's Warrior Sword (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 36,001 words (192 pages).
Which School of Secrets book is the shortest?
Carlos's Scavenger Hunt (Book #5) is the shortest at 26,277 words (192 pages).
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