Book Series · 3 Books

The Deadlands Books

In order from Hunted to Survival.

The Deadlands series is a set of 3 chapter books by Skye Melki-Wegner, published between 2023 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 320 pages.

Hunted
Trapped
Survival
Hunted
Trapped
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hunted
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Hunted

By Skye Melki-Wegner

Exiled dinosaurs must unite to uncover a deadly secret threatening their kingdoms.

304 pages
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Summary: In a world where dinosaurs speak and dream, Eleri, a prince's disgraced son, is exiled for saving an enemy. Cast into the perilous Deadlands, he must ally with former foes to survive. As they uncover a sinister truth behind the war between their kingdoms, these unlikely heroes face a lurking predator and a plot that could annihilate them all. Can Eleri and his companions stop the impending doom, or will their world be lost forever?
In reading order

The Deadlands Series

3 books · Published 2023–2024

#1
Hunted
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Hunted

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Exiled dinosaurs must unite to uncover a deadly secret threatening their kingdoms.

#2
Trapped
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

Trapped

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Outcasts uncover a deadly conspiracy amidst warring dinosaur kingdoms. Can they escape and expose the truth?

#3
Survival
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Survival

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Five outcasts must unite dinosaur kingdoms to stop a predator army and save their world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Deadlands series?

There are 3 books in the Deadlands series. It began with Hunted in 2023, and the newest book, Survival, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Deadlands books in?

Start with Hunted and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Deadlands books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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