Book Series · 3 Books

The Wilderking Trilogy Books

In order from The Bark of the Bog Owl to The Way of the Wilderking.

Jonathan Rogers's completed Christian fantasy trilogy follows young Aidan Errolson from an unexpected prophecy through the swamps, rival kingdoms, and a struggle over Corenwald's future.

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The Bark of the Bog Owl
The Secret of the Swamp King
The Way of the Wilderking
The Bark of the Bog Owl
The Secret of the Swamp King
Reading order

How to Read The Wilderking Trilogy

Read The Bark of the Bog Owl, The Secret of the Swamp King, and The Way of the Wilderking in numbered order. Aidan's identity, the Wilderking prophecy, and the danger facing Corenwald form one continuous story.

Rabbit Room Press released 20th-anniversary editions of all three books in 2024 with new material and illustrations. They are updated editions of the same trilogy, not additional books.

Sources: Rabbit Room Press's official trilogy bundle, Rabbit Room Press's official book 1 page, Rabbit Room Press's official book 3 page.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The story is explicitly Christian fantasy inspired by the biblical story of David. Its imagined world includes prophecy, a threatened execution, exile, political rebellion, invasion, battles, and danger to children and adults. Humor, friendship, humility, courage, and questions about what makes a good king balance the peril.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Bark of the Bog Owl
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$1398
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

The Bark of the Bog Owl

By Jonathan Rogers

A kingdom betrayed, a destiny tested, an epic battle looms.

236 pages· 58,746 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Paperback
Summary: Aidan Errol, newly named Wilderking, faces a treacherous betrayal as Corenwald's alliance with the Pyrthen Empire crumbles. With the kingdom's fate hanging in the balance, Aidan must rise to the challenge and lead an epic battle to save his homeland. Can he fulfill his destiny and protect Corenwald from ruin?
In reading order

The Wilderking Trilogy Series

3 books · Published 2004–2006

#1
The Bark of the Bog Owl
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1398

The Bark of the Bog Owl

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

A kingdom betrayed, a destiny tested, an epic battle looms.

#2
The Secret of the Swamp King
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1398

The Secret of the Swamp King

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

Aidan faces a deadly quest into the Feechiefen Swamp, where no one returns alive.

#3
The Way of the Wilderking
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1398

The Way of the Wilderking

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

Aidan faces a prophecy that could topple a tyrant.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Wilderking Trilogy series?

There are 3 books in the Wilderking Trilogy series. It began with The Bark of the Bog Owl in 2004, and the newest book, The Way of the Wilderking, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Wilderking Trilogy books in?

Start with The Bark of the Bog Owl and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Wilderking Trilogy books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Wilderking Trilogy book is the longest?

The Bark of the Bog Owl (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 58,746 words (236 pages).

Which Wilderking Trilogy book is the shortest?

The Way of the Wilderking (Book #3) is the shortest at 49,634 words (212 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Wilderking Trilogy to life.

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Jonathan Rogers

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