Five Kingdoms

Brandon Mull

When sixth-grader Cole is drawn through a mysterious portal, he finds himself in the Five Kingdoms, a perilous realm threatened by powerful rulers and sinister forces. Determined to help Mira, a girl fleeing the evil High Shaper, Cole joins the Sky Raiders—brave salvage crews who venture beyond the Brink to explore floating castles filled with danger, secrets, and extraordinary treasures. As each mission carries him deeper into this strange world, Cole must summon courage, navigate shifting alliances, and uncover the truth behind the crisis threatening the kingdoms. Blending fast-paced adventure, imaginative world-building, and themes of friendship, loyalty, and heroism, this fantasy novel launches readers into an exhilarating quest where every castle holds a new challenge.

Brandon Mull

In the magical realm of the Outskirts, Cole is determined to find a way back to his home in Arizona—but first, he must help Princess Mira locate her missing sister, Honor. As a mysterious enemy erases entire towns without leaving survivors, an infamous rebel known as the Rogue Knight challenges the High King’s rule and throws the kingdoms into turmoil. Amid danger, shifting alliances, and powerful magic, Cole and his friends must unite a fractured resistance and confront the forces threatening the Outskirts.

Brandon Mull

When Nate, Summer, Trevor, Pigeon, and newcomer Lindy investigate the mysterious Arcadeland arcade, they discover that its games may conceal dangers far beyond ordinary entertainment. With magical enforcers missing—including John Dart and the magician Mozag—the young investigators must uncover what is happening before more people vanish. Blending adventure, fantasy, humor, and suspense, the story explores friendship, courage, critical thinking, and the consequences of seeking extraordinary power. Written with wit and sophistication for younger readers, it offers an imaginative thrill ride with plenty of substance beneath its playful premise.

Brandon Mull

Cole Randolph’s journey through the Outskirts continues as he and his friends enter Necronum, a kingdom where magic is powerful, dreams can become real, and danger waits at every turn. Trapped far from home, the young heroes must navigate a treacherous realm while confronting enemies determined to control its mysterious forces. Packed with action, suspense, inventive world-building, and fantastical creatures, the story explores friendship, courage, loyalty, and the struggle to protect others in a world without easy choices. This fast-paced installment delivers the imaginative adventure and high stakes that define the acclaimed series.