Dragon Slayer's Academy Series Books in Order by Kate McMullan (Complete Series List)

The Dragon Slayer's Academy series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own adventure, conflict, and resolution focused on a specific school event or quest. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared DSA setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book introduces its main situation clearly and works independently while offering extra enjoyment for those familiar with the school's quirky cast and traditions.

Explanation of reading order types

About the Dragon Slayer's Academy series

Series Premise

The Dragon Slayer's Academy series follows Wiglaf, a kind-hearted boy from a large peasant family, as he enrolls at DSA to fulfill a prophecy that he will become a hero. Together with his friends, he attends classes on dragon slaying, goes on class trips, and deals with everything from visiting knights to troublesome dragons, all while trying to survive the school's chaotic environment.

Main Characters

The series centers on Wiglaf, the earnest and brave new student who often ends up in the middle of trouble, along with his loyal pig Daisy. Key recurring figures include Erica (disguised as a boy to train as a knight), Angus (Mordred’s nephew), and the headmaster Mordred himself, whose money-obsessed schemes create many of the stories’ conflicts.

Setting

The stories take place almost entirely at Dragon Slayers’ Academy, a dilapidated castle school in a medieval world, with occasional trips to nearby villages, caves, forests, and dragon lairs.

Tone & Themes

The tone is humorous and light-hearted with plenty of wordplay, bad jokes, and slapstick elements aimed at young readers. Central themes include friendship, bravery in everyday situations, teamwork, and finding your own kind of heroism even when you’re not the strongest or bravest in the group.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy funny school stories mixed with fantasy, mild adventure, and medieval settings, especially children transitioning to chapter books.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Mild cartoon-style peril and dragon-related scares; no romance or mature content. Suitable for ages 7–10.

The Dragon Slayer's Academy series delivers fun, episodic adventures at a quirky knight-training school. Since the books are mostly standalone, readers can start with any title and enjoy Wiglaf’s humorous quests without missing key details.