How many The Mantlemass Chronicles books are there?

There are 5 books in the The Mantlemass Chronicles series by Barbara Willard, for ages 4-16.

What order should I read The Mantlemass Chronicles?

The The Mantlemass Chronicles series should be read in this order: 1. The Miller's Boy, 2. The Sprig of Broom, 3. A Cold Wind Blowing, 4. The Iron Lily, 5. Harrow and Harvest.

The Mantlemass Chronicles Books in Order — Wonderlit

The Mantlemass Chronicles is a 5-book series for ages 4–16 by Barbara Willard.

Where to Start

Start at the beginning: The Miller's Boy

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

The Miller's Boy1968

The Sprig of Broom1971

A Cold Wind Blowing1974

The Iron Lily1974

Harrow and Harvest1982

What This Series Covers

Loneliness & Belonging Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Growing Up

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