Kathleen Duey books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1950–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 68
Kathleen Duey published 8 novels, 17 novellas, 1 short story collection, 39 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Nell Dunne American Diaries (2000). The best-known is Esperanza (Spirit of the Cimarron) (2002).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kathleen Duey
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Esperanza (Spirit of the Cimarron)
Kathleen Duey's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Double-Yuck Magic (1991)
Alexia Ellery Finsdale, San Francisco, 1905 (1997)
Cave-in, St. Claire, Pennsylvania, 1859 (1998)
Swamp, Bayou Teche, Louisiana 1851 (1999)
Train Wreck, Kansas, 1892 (1999)
Louisiana Hurricane, 1860 (Historical Disasters #5) (2000)
Margret and Flynn, 1875 (Hoofbeats) (2008)
Sacred Scars (2009)
Novellas in order
Anisett Lundberg (1996)
Sarah Anne Hartford (1996)
Ellen Elizabeth Hawkins American Diaries (1997)
Willow Chase, Kansas Territory, 1847 (1997)
Agnes May Gleason, Walsenburg, Colorado, 1933 (1998)
Summer MacCleary, Virginia, 1749 (1998)
Francesca Vigilucci (2000)
Nell Dunne American Diaries (2000)
The Silver Thread (The Unicorn's Secret #2) (2001)
Bonita (Spirit of the Cimarron) (2002)
Castle Avamir (The Unicorn's Secret #7) (2002)
Esperanza (Spirit of the Cimarron) (2002)
Arthur (2004)
Lara and the Gray Mare (2005)
Lara and the Moon-colored Filly (2005)
Lara at Athenry Castle (Hoofbeats, Book 3) (2005)
Mummy (2005)
Short story collections in order
Titanic, April 14, 1912 (1998)
Children's books in order
Emma Eileen Grove (1996)
Mary Alice Peale, Philadelphia, 1777 (1996)
Evie Peach (1997)
Blizzard, Estes Park, Colorado, 1886 (1998)
Celou Sudden Shout, Idaho 1827 (American Diaries) (1998)
Death Valley, California, 1849 (1998)
Earthquake, San Francisco, 1906 (1998)
Fire, Chicago, 1871 (1998)
Flood Mississippi, 1927 (1998)
Amelina Carrett, Bayou Grand Coeur, Louisiana, 1863 (1999)
Forest Fire, Hinckley, Minnesota, 1894 (Survival #10) (1999)
Hurricane, Open Seas, 1844 (Survival! #9) (1999)
Josie Poe (1999)
Rosa Moreno, Hollywood, California, 1928 (1999)
Freaky Facts About Natural Diasters (2000)
Maddie Retta Lauren, Sandersville, Georgia, C.s.a., 1864 (2000)
Rex (Time Soldiers) (2000)
Rex 2 (2000)
Janey G. Blue, Pearl Harbor, 1941 (2001)
Moonsilver (The Unicorn's Secret #1) (2001)
Patch (2002)
Sierra (Spirit of the West, #2) (2002)
Spirit (2002)
The Mountains of the Moon (The Unicorn's Secret #4) (2002)
The Silver Bracelet (The Unicorn's Secret #3) (2002)
The Sunset Gates (The Unicorn's Secret #5) (2002)
True Heart (The Unicorn's Secret #6) (2002)
Zellie Blake American Diaries (2002)
Beyond the Sunset (Unicorn's Secret) (2003)
The Journey Home (The Unicorn's Secret #8) (2003)
Hoofbeats (2004)
Katie and the Mustang (2004)
Lara and the Silent Place (Hoofbeats, Book 4) (2005)
Samurai (2006)
Skin Hunger (A Resurrection of Magic) (2007)
Following Magic (The Faeries' Promise #2) (2010)
Silence and Stone (The Faeries' Promise #1) (2010)
The Full Moon (The Faeries' Promies #4) (2011)
Wishes and Wings (The Faeries' Promise #3) (2011)
Other books in order
The Easter Morning Surprise (Peter Rabbit Tales) (1996)
100 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids Reading (a Busy Mom's Guide Series) (2006)
Pony Express (2007)
Kathleen Duey FAQ
- How many books has Kathleen Duey written?
- Kathleen Duey published 8 novels, 17 novellas, 1 short story collection, 39 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kathleen Duey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Esperanza (Spirit of the Cimarron).
- What is Kathleen Duey's last book?
- Sacred Scars (2009).
- What is Kathleen Duey's most famous book?
- Esperanza (Spirit of the Cimarron) (2002) is Kathleen Duey's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.