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Christina Soontornvat Books in Order

Explore Christina Soontornvat’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.

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26 books

The Changelings

by Christina Soontornvat

2016

When a mysterious song lures her little sister into Faerie, Izzy follows her into a dangerous magical world. With help from a group of outlaw Changelings, she must find Hen and bring her safely home.

In a Dark Land

by Christina Soontornvat

2017

Izzy returns to Faerie carrying a secret about her own identity and uncertain magic. When a dangerous witch threatens both worlds, she and her Changeling friends must locate the lost King's Key before he does.

Frost Friends Forever

by Christina Soontornvat

2019

Princess Lina invites her best friend Claudia to spend winter break at the palace. Their plans for a fun sleepover collide with royal rules, and a magical outing leaves them facing a blizzard together.

On Thin Ice

by Christina Soontornvat

2019

Lina enjoys attending an ordinary school while keeping her weather powers secret. When her cousin Jack Frost joins a class trip to the aquarium, his magical mischief threatens to turn the outing into a disaster.

Snow Place Like Home

by Christina Soontornvat

2019

Princess Lina lives among the clouds in a family with weather magic, but she longs to attend an ordinary school with her friend Claudia. Fitting in on the ground means keeping her extraordinary abilities under control.

A Wish in the Dark

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

Born in prison, Pong escapes into a city where magical light reflects stark divisions of wealth and power. Pursued by the prison warden's daughter, he searches for freedom while both children confront the unfairness around them.

All Thirteen

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

In 2018, twelve young soccer players and their coach became trapped inside a flooded Thai cave. This account follows the international rescue effort, explaining the science, local conditions and human decisions behind their extraordinary survival.

Icing on the Snowflake

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

Lina is excited to be a flower girl at her cousin Iris's wedding, with Claudia joining the celebration. But choosing a suitable present for a magical royal wedding proves harder than the friends expected.

Simon at the Art Museum

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

Simon visits an art museum for the first time and finds the experience overwhelming. Watching other visitors and noticing their reactions helps him discover a different way to connect with the artwork and enjoy his visit.

Slush Puppy Love

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

When Claudia longs for a dog, Lina tries to help by creating a puppy from snow. The magical pet comes to life, and keeping it under control becomes especially difficult when it reaches their school.

The Big Freeze

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

Lina must choose a specialty for her weather magic, following a family full of impressive talents. As she searches for the right power, she struggles with expectations and wonders how to make her own mark.

The Blunders

by Christina Soontornvat

2020

Ten children try to manage chores while their mother is away, but their repeated head counts keep coming up short. Each fears a sibling is missing in this playful story about counting and a familiar mistake.

The Ramble Shamble Children

by Christina Soontornvat

2021

Five children share a busy, happy home where everyone helps with the chores. After seeing a picture of a supposedly proper house, they try to improve their own and discover that appearances can complicate what already works.

A Life of Service

by Christina Soontornvat

2022

This picture-book biography follows Tammy Duckworth from a childhood marked by hardship to military service and political leadership. It recounts her recovery from combat injuries and her determination to serve others in a new role.

The Last Mapmaker

by Christina Soontornvat

2022

Twelve-year-old Sai becomes a mapmaker's assistant while hiding her troubled family background. Joining an expedition into uncharted waters promises a new future, but dangerous ambitions and secrets force her to reconsider what she is willing to sacrifice.

The Tryout

by Christina Soontornvat

2022

Christina and her best friend Megan hope joining the cheerleading squad will help them fit in at school. Public tryouts test their courage, while competition puts pressure on their friendship in this graphic memoir.

To Change a Planet

by Christina Soontornvat

2022

This picture book follows the connections between people and the planet, showing how everyday choices can contribute to environmental harm or care. Its hopeful account introduces young readers to collective action and the possibility of change.

Into the Shadow Mist

by Christina Soontornvat

2023

Plum and her classmates visit Bokati Island to study its ancient forest with Guardian Master Em. When a mysterious force begins destroying trees, Plum must help protect the ecosystem while concealing secrets about her powers.

The Guardian Test

by Christina Soontornvat

2023

Plum earns a place at an academy where students learn to become animal guardians of the natural world. While her classmates begin transforming, she struggles to discover her own form and risks losing her place.

City of Wishes

by Christina Soontornvat

2024

During a New Year visit to Nakhon City, Plum discovers secrets beneath its glamorous surface. As mysterious tremors worsen, she must decide how far she will go to use her Guardian powers to help.

Leo's First Vote!

by Christina Soontornvat

2024

Leo looks forward to accompanying his father, a new American citizen, to vote for the first time. When a cousin questions whether one ballot matters, a classroom election helps Leo understand the value of participation.

Made in Asian America

by Christina Soontornvat

2024

Christina Soontornvat and Erika Lee introduce young readers to Asian American history through migration, exclusion and struggles for equality. Stories of ordinary people and activists reveal how generations have shaped the United States and its communities.

Temple of Secrets

by Christina Soontornvat

2024

Lotus Island faces a dangerous threat just as the Guardians' powers begin to weaken. Plum must draw on her strength and confront her greatest test yet to protect the island, its magic and her friends.

The Squad

by Christina Soontornvat

2024

In eighth grade, Christina returns to cheerleading tryouts with more confidence and close friends beside her. But uncertainty about the squad and her parents' failing marriage leave her struggling to keep her dreams and identity together.

Coming Soon

Take to the Sky

by Christina Soontornvat

2027

A wish transforms Toi from a bird into a human, but she wants her wings back. Setting out with new companions to reverse the change draws her into a struggle involving dangerous wishes, power and war.

Coming Soon

The Break

by Christina Soontornvat

2027

Christina and Megan begin ninth grade together on the cheerleading squad, with friendships, activities, and new romantic feelings filling Christina’s life. Their team’s ambitions bring another round of pressure as the girls continue growing up.

Changelings books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Changelings"

    The Changelings

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2016
  2. Book cover for "In a Dark Land"

    In a Dark Land

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2017

Diary of an Ice Princess books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Frost Friends Forever"

    Frost Friends Forever

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2019
  2. Book cover for "On Thin Ice"

    On Thin Ice

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2019
  3. Book cover for "Snow Place Like Home"

    Snow Place Like Home

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2019
  4. Book cover for "Icing on the Snowflake"

    Icing on the Snowflake

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020
  5. Book cover for "Slush Puppy Love"

    Slush Puppy Love

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020
  6. Book cover for "The Big Freeze"

    The Big Freeze

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020

Legends of Lotus Island books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Into the Shadow Mist"

    Into the Shadow Mist

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2023
  2. Book cover for "The Guardian Test"

    The Guardian Test

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2023
  3. Book cover for "City of Wishes"

    City of Wishes

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2024
  4. Book cover for "Temple of Secrets"

    Temple of Secrets

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2024

The Tryout books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Tryout"

    The Tryout

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2022
  2. Book cover for "The Squad"

    The Squad

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2024
  3. Book cover for "The Break"

    The Break

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2027

Standalone Christina Soontornvat books

  1. Book cover for "A Wish in the Dark"

    A Wish in the Dark

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020
  2. Book cover for "All Thirteen"

    All Thirteen

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
  3. Book cover for "Simon at the Art Museum"

    Simon at the Art Museum

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020
  4. Book cover for "The Blunders"

    The Blunders

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2020
  5. Book cover for "The Ramble Shamble Children"

    The Ramble Shamble Children

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2021
  6. Book cover for "A Life of Service"

    A Life of Service

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2022The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
  7. Book cover for "The Last Mapmaker"

    The Last Mapmaker

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2022
  8. Book cover for "To Change a Planet"

    To Change a Planet

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2022
  9. Book cover for "Leo's First Vote!"

    Leo's First Vote!

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2024
  10. Book cover for "Made in Asian America"

    Made in Asian America

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2024A History for Young People
  11. Book cover for "Take to the Sky"

    Take to the Sky

    by Christina Soontornvat

    2027

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