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Spirit Animals — Multiple Authors

Spirit Animals Series in Order: 14 books

  • Wild Born

    Brandon Mull
    Book - 1

    In the world of Erdas, four children are about to discover if they have a spirit animal, a rare bond between human and beast that gives great powers to both. Separated by vast distances, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each see a flash of light ... ...

  • Hunted

    Maggie Stiefvater
    Book - 2

    In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities. But what if t...

  • Blood Ties

    Garth Nix; Sean Williams
    Book - 3

    Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But the Conquerors are trying to destroy th...

  • Fire and Ice

    Shannon Hale
    Book - 4

    Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, ha...

  • Against the Tide

    Tui T. Sutherland
    Book - 5

    The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout thei...

  • Rise and Fall

    Eliot Schrefer
    Book - 6

    Deep in the desert there sits a beautiful oasis, ruled by a monarch unlike any other in Erdas. His name is Cabaro, the Great Lion, and he reigns over a kingdom of animals, jealously guarding his golden talisman. No human has ever set foot in the Grea...

  • The Evertree

    Marie Lu
    Book - 7

    Everything comes to a head in this seventh book in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series. The world of Erdas will be changed forever. ...

  • Immortal Guardians

    Eliot Schrefer
    Book - 8

    In the world of Erdas, every child must discover if they will summon a spirit animal, a rare and incredible gift. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were rare even among those few. They summoned legendary animals -- brave guardians who were reborn to p...

  • Broken Ground

    Victoria Schwab
    Book - 9

    A new threat faces the world of Erdas in this continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. Something ancient and evil has awoken from beneath the world of Erdas. Shrouded in shadow and older than memory, just a sliver of its power can de...



  • The Return

    Varian Johnson
    Book - 10

    Split between two worlds, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are four young heroes who are racing to stop an ancient evil. Even the spirit animal bond, the sacred link between humans and animals, is on the brink of destruction. The friends face an ...

  • Heart of the Land

    Sarah Prineas
    Book - 11

    Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks -- guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas -- and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world. But in...

  • The Wildcat's Claw

    Varian Johnson
    Book - 12

    Continues the adventures of Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan and their spirit animals as they continue their efforts to protect Erdas from dark forces. ...

  • Stormspeaker

    Christina Diaz Gonzalez
    Book - 13

    Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan -- once Heroes of Erdas -- are now wanted fugitives. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, they've been hunted across the globe by the ruthless mercenaries, the Oathbound. The four friends have traveled to the des...

  • The Book of Shane

    Nick Eliopulos

    Friend and traitor. Conqueror and king. Hero and villain. Shane is just a boy, but in order to free his people, he's resolved to do whatever -- to become whomever -- his mission requires. Throughout their journey to save the world, Conor, Abeke, M...

Series Premise

The Spirit Animals series follows four children — Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan — who discover they are the legendary heroes destined to save Erdas. Each book features a complete adventure as the group bonds with their spirit animals and battles the Conquerors, while their friendships and individual growth continue to develop.

Spirit Animals Series Reading Order

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Wild Born

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the Spirit Animals series. Each book has a complete central adventure with its own resolution, while character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the volumes. Readers who jump ahead miss the progression of the heroes’ bonds, key discoveries about their spirit animals, and references to earlier events that add emotional depth.

Explanation of reading order types



Spirit Animals Series Characters

The core group consists of four young heroes: Conor (with a wolf), Abeke (with a leopard), Meilin (with a panda), and Rollan (with a falcon). They are supported by mentors and other allies who appear throughout the series.

Setting of the Spirit Animals Series

The series is set in the fantasy world of Erdas, featuring diverse lands including the Greencloaks’ headquarters, ancient temples, and varied kingdoms where children summon their spirit animals.

Tone & Themes of the Spirit Animals Series

The tone is adventurous and empowering with strong friendship elements. Core themes include destiny versus choice, courage, loyalty, teamwork, and the deep bond between humans and animals.

Is the Spirit Animals Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy middle-grade fantasy with animal companions, epic quests, themes of friendship and bravery, and fast-paced adventures.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a clean middle-grade fantasy series with moderate action violence and no explicit content. It is appropriate for ages 8–12.

The Spirit Animals series follows four young heroes and their spirit animals as they fight to save their world. With its blend of self-contained adventures and continuing character arcs, it rewards readers who follow the books in sequence. The multi-author format brings fresh perspectives while maintaining a consistent, exciting world.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 14 books in the Spirit Animals series.

The Spirit Animals series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Stormspeaker (Book 13), was published in February 2018.

The first book in the Spirit Animals series, Wild Born, was published in September 2013.

The Spirit Animals series primarily falls into the Action Adventure and Fantasy genres. This middle grade series was written for ages 8-12, but can be enjoyed by older readers as well.