Longburrow / The Five Realms — by Kieran Larwood

Order	Book	Date	Rating
1	Podkin One-Ear	Sep-2017	5
2	The Gift of Dark Hollow	Aug-2018	4
3	The Beasts of Grimheart	Aug-2019	0
4	Uki and the Outcasts	Sep-2019	4
5	Uki and the Swamp Spirit	Jul-2020	5
6	Uki and the Ghostburrow	Oct-2021	0

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Series Premise

The Longburrow / The Five Realms series follows young rabbit heroes like Podkin One-Ear and later Uki as they battle the evil Gorm and restore balance to their divided world. Each story blends adventure, courage, and discovery as the characters grow into legendary figures while uncovering ancient secrets and fighting for their kind’s survival.

The Longburrow / The Five Realms Series Reading Order

Publication order provides the best experience for the Longburrow / The Five Realms series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own quest and resolution, yet character growth, key relationships, and the larger conflict across the Five Realms carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of Podkin’s escape and early battles, along with the building emotional stakes that give later books their full impact.

Explanation of reading order types

The Longburrow / The Five Realms Series Characters

The series centers on Podkin One-Ear, a young rabbit who grows into a brave leader, and later Uki, a prophesied hero. Their journeys and interactions with family, allies, and enemies drive the story.

Setting of the The Longburrow / The Five Realms Series

The stories take place in the Five Realms, a medieval-inspired world of rabbits living in burrows, forests, and warrens threatened by the dark Gorm forces.

Tone & Themes of the The Longburrow / The Five Realms Series

The tone is adventurous and heartfelt with moments of danger and hope. Central themes include courage in the face of fear, found family, the power of stories and legends, and standing against tyranny.

Is the The Longburrow / The Five Realms Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy animal fantasy with rich world-building, heroic quests, and coming-of-age stories featuring rabbits as warriors and leaders.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes fantasy violence and peril; no romance or mature content. Suitable for ages 8–12.

The Longburrow / The Five Realms series delivers epic tales of bravery and destiny in a vividly imagined rabbit world. Reading the books in order lets the heroes’ growth and the full scope of the conflict unfold naturally.