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Books by Alex Aster | Wonderlit

Books by Alex Aster

8 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Emblem Island and Lightlark series, Alex Aster writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, self-confidence & identity, fantasy & magic.

Series

Curse of the Night Witch

Curse of the Forgotten City

2 books · Ages 8–12

Lightlark

Nightbane

2 books · Ages 13–18

Nightbane

Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition

Skyshade

The Lightlark Saga

3 books · Ages 13–18

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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By Age Range

Summer in the City

Curse of the Night Witch

Curse of the Forgotten City

Summer in the City

Curse of the Forgotten City

Lightlark

Nightbane

Common Themes

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Fantasy & Magic Being Different Growing Up Adventure Good vs. Evil Peer Pressure

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The Naming

Woven

Killers of the Dawn

Killers of the Dawn

Shadow on the Stones

Moyra Caldecott

Shadow on the Stones

The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet

The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet