Gail Carson Levine has published 10 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections and 12 children's books, beginning with Ella Enchanted (1997). The latest is A Ceiling Made of Eggshells (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gail Carson Levine
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Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Two Princesses of Bamarre
One of the most-read, at about 241 pages.
Newest
A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
Published 2020.
Standalone novels in order
Ella Enchanted (1997)
Dave at Night (1999)
The Wish (2000)
The Two Princesses of Bamarre (2001)
Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg (2005)
Fairest (2006)
Fairies and the Quest for Never Land (2010)
Ever (2013)
Ogre Enchanted (2018)
A Ceiling Made of Eggshells (2020)
Novellas in order
Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep (1999)
The Fairy's Mistake (1999)
The Princess Test (1999)
Short story collections in order
The Princess Tales (2002)
The Princess Tales, Volume 2 (Princess Tales) (2004)
Children's books in order
Cinderellis and the Glass Hill (2000)
Betsy Who Cried Wolf (2002)
For Biddle's Sake (2002)
The Fairy's Return (2002)
Writing Magic (2006)
Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand (2007)
Betsy Red Hoodie (2010)
A Tale of Two Castles (2011)
Writer to Writer (2014)
Stolen Magic (2015)
The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre (2017)
Sparrows in the Wind (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Ella Enchanted (2004)Film · from Ella Enchanted
About Gail Carson Levine
Gail Carson Levine is an American author of young adult books. Her first novel, Ella Enchanted, received a Newbery Honor in 1998.
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Gail Carson Levine FAQ
- How many books has Gail Carson Levine written?
- Gail Carson Levine has published 10 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections and 12 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gail Carson Levine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ella Enchanted.
- What is Gail Carson Levine's latest book?
- A Ceiling Made of Eggshells (2020).
- What is Gail Carson Levine's most famous book?
- Ella Enchanted (1997) is Gail Carson Levine's most widely read book.
- Which Gail Carson Levine books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Ella Enchanted (film, 2004).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.