Book Series · 11 Books

Tales of Sasha Books

In order from The Big Secret to The Best Birthday Party Ever.

Eleven illustrated fantasy adventures follow Sasha, a young horse who discovers she can fly and sets out to learn where she came from and where she belongs.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Tales of Sasha Books

Read all 11 books in numbered order, beginning with The Big Secret. The series has a continuing story about Sasha's identity, the flying horses, and the Royal Island, so later discoveries are more meaningful after the opening books. The four-books-in-one collection simply reprints books 1–4.

Sources: Simon & Schuster's official Tales of Sasha series page, Simon & Schuster's official eleven-title inventory.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The magical stakes include storms, getting lost, stolen feathers, disappearing history, and worries about family or belonging. Characters can be frightened or briefly endangered, but the stories stay gentle and hopeful. Friendship, courage, and accepting a new identity drive the series more than combat.

Where to start

Where Should My Child Start?

Discover Sasha's secret in book 1

The Big Secret explains Sasha's hidden wings and launches the connected search for other flying horses.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

The Big Secret

By Alexa Pearl, Paco Sordo (Illustrator)

A young horse discovers a secret that sets her apart from her herd.

112 pages· 4,052 words· Est. 46 min read

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Paperback

Summary: Sasha, a spirited young horse in Verdant Valley, always felt different. Her love for running and jumping hints at a secret waiting to be uncovered. During class, an itch on her back leads to a leap that reveals a sparkling patch. What does this mysterious sign mean for Sasha? Embark on a magical journey as she uncovers her true identity and the wonders beyond her valley. Will Sasha embrace her uniqueness and explore the unknown? Discover the enchanting secrets in the first book of this captivating series.

In reading order

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Flying horses' magic is at risk. Can Sasha stop the pixies?

#6 in Series

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$574

Wings for Wyatt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Can Sasha find a way to bring Wyatt to the distant island of flying horses?

#7 in Series

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$574

The Royal Island

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

A storm derails a journey to meet royal flying horses. Can they reach the island in time?

#8 in Series

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$574

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Can Sasha attend two birthday parties in one day without missing a moment of fun?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Tales of Sasha series?

There are 11 books in the Tales of Sasha series. It began with The Big Secret in 2017, and the newest book, The Best Birthday Party Ever, was published in 2020.