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Books by Melissa de la Cruz | Wonderlit

Books by Melissa de la Cruz

24 books · Ages 8–18

Known for the Blue Bloods and Heart of Dread series, Melissa de la Cruz writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, being different, fantasy & magic.

Series

The Van Alen Legacy

Gates of Paradise

2 books · Ages 12–18

Frozen

Golden

Heart of Dread

2 books · Ages 12–18

The Ring and the Crown

The Ring and the Crown

1 book · Ages 13–18

The Isle of the Lost

Return to the Isle of the Lost

Disney Descendants

2 books · Ages 8–13

Triple Moon

Summer on East End

1 book · Ages 14–18

All for One

1 book · Ages 12–18

The S.Q.U.A.D.

1 book · Ages 8–12

Escape from the Isle of the Lost

The Isle of the Lost

1 book · Ages 8–12

Return to the Isle of the Lost

The Descendants

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Queen's Assassin

The Queen's Assassin

1 book · Ages 12–18

The Road Trip

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

1 book · Ages 10–14

The Thirteenth Fairy

The Stolen Slippers

The Broken Mirror

6 books · Ages 8–18

A Secret Princess

A Little Princess and The Secret Garden Mashup

1 book · Ages 12–18

Standalone Books

Cover of The Headmaster's List

The Headmaster's List

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressures of high-stakes school cultures or processing the shock of a sudden tragedy wit

Cover of Cinder & Glass

Melissa de la Cruz

For the teenager navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the difficult choice between security and followin

Cover of Because I Was a Girl

Because I Was a Girl

Melissa de la Cruz

For the girl dreaming of a future without limits. This collection of real-life stories shows how women overcame barriers

By Age Range

The Isle of the Lost

Return to the Isle of the Lost

The S.Q.U.A.D.

The Van Alen Legacy

Gates of Paradise

Frozen

Common Themes

Growing Up Being Different Fantasy & Magic Adventure Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Fairy Tales & Mythology Princesses

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Sea Spell

Jennifer Donnelly

In the Palace of the Ocean King

In the Palace of the Ocean King

King of Lost Dreams

King of Lost Dreams

Redemptor

Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World