The Wolves Chronicles

5 books · Ages 8–14 · Middle Grade, Chapter Books

The Wolves Chronicles is a 5-book series for ages 8–14 by Joan Aiken.

Where to Start

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Start at the beginning: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

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

Reading Order

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
1
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase1962
Black Hearts in Battersea
2
Black Hearts in Battersea1964
The Whispering Mountain
4
The Whispering Mountain1968
The Stolen Lake
5
The Stolen Lake1981
The Cuckoo Tree
6
The Cuckoo Tree1971

What This Series Covers

Good vs. EvilFear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessAdventureFriendship & Loyalty

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