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Kingdoms and Empires Books

In order from The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone 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.

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
The Whispering Wars
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere
The Secret of Lillian Velvet
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone

A girl must fulfill her parents' magical will or face dire consequences.

384 pages· 96,968 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
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Summary: Ten-year-old Bronte Mettlestone embarks on a solo quest across kingdoms, delivering gifts to her eccentric aunts as dictated by her late parents' magical will. With each delivery, Bronte uncovers hints of a deeper mystery. From a dragon-caring veterinarian to a rock star queen, her journey is filled with unexpected challenges and secrets. Will Bronte unravel the truth behind her parents' cryptic instructions before it's too late?
In reading order

Kingdoms and Empires Series

5 books · Published 2017–2023

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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.

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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 Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone in 2017, 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 Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone 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.

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