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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Christina Soontornvat books in publication order
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.
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.
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.
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