Gail Carson Levine Books in Order

Ella has been cursed with obedience since birth, so every command is dangerous. Smart, angry, and determined, she sets out to break the spell and claim a life that belongs to her, not everyone else's.

After his father's death, Dave is sent to a strict orphanage in Harlem and refuses to believe that is the end of his story. By night he finds jazz, strange friends, and the possibility of belonging.

Princess Sonora understands from the start that a fairy's curse is waiting for her, and she tries to outthink it. This playful Sleeping Beauty retelling pits brains, timing, and stubbornness against fate.

Rosella's kindness earns her jewels with every word, while rude Myrtle winds up spitting bugs and snakes. Then a greedy prince and a delighted bully throw the fairy Ethelinda's neat idea of justice into chaos.

Lost, soaked, and sneezing, Lorelei stumbles into a royal contest meant to identify a true princess. Levine has fun with the absurd rules while asking whether love, class, or common sense should decide a marriage.

Ellis, mocked as Cinderellis by his brothers, uses magic powders to chase an impossible future with Princess Marigold. Levine turns Cinderella sideways, swapping slippers for a boy hero with patience, kindness, and determination.

Wilma Sturtz is tired of being invisible at school, so a strange old woman grants her wish for popularity. What follows is funny at first, then painfully complicated, as Wilma learns how unstable being liked can be.

Timid Addie has always depended on her bold sister, Meryl, until Meryl falls ill with the Gray Death. To save her, Addie must cross monster-filled Bamarre and discover courage she never believed she had.

Betsy is a sensible young shepherd who does not lie, which makes it especially maddening when a very clever wolf starts trouble. Levine flips the old fable into a comic battle between honesty and trickery.

Parsley, a girl with a taste for nothing but parsley, becomes tangled with the troublemaking fairy Bombina and the politics of Biddle Castle. Toad magic, mixed-up princes, and a good-hearted hero keep this retelling lively.

Robin and Princess Lark fall for each other fast, which would be simple if kings, betrothals, nonsense-speaking brothers, and Ethelinda stayed out of the way. Levine turns The Golden Goose into a bright, comic mess.

This collection gathers all six Princess Tales in one volume, from jewel-spilling rewards to sleeping curses and impossible royal tests. It is a fast, funny set of fractured fairy tales full of clever twists.

New fairy Prilla does not fit in, and no one is sure what her talent is. When storms, pirates, mermaids, and the dragon Kyto threaten Mother Dove's egg, she gets her chance to prove herself.

Aza grows up feeling ugly in a kingdom where beauty and singing matter a great deal, even though her voice is extraordinary. When a vain queen and a magical mirror pull her into court, she must fight for her own worth.

This friendly craft guide breaks storytelling into usable pieces, from ideas and openings to dialogue and revision. Levine writes for young authors, but her prompts and plainspoken advice help anyone trying to tell a story.

A furious mermaid sends a flood toward Fairy Haven, and water fairy Rani must find a wand before home is washed away. Wishes, magic, and rising water make this sequel both playful and tense.

Kezi, a mortal dancer and rug weaver, falls in love with Olus, the god of the winds, even as fate points her toward death. Their romance pushes both of them into a struggle against vows, gods, and destiny.

Betsy is finally trusted to bring cupcakes to Grandma on her own, with her sheep and her wolf friend Zimmo beside her. Levine turns Little Red Riding Hood into a brisk, funny test of loyalty and appetite.

Gwendolyn longs to see fairies, and a family heirloom tied to Peter Pan finally carries her to Never Land. But when the dragon Kyto escapes, wonder gives way to a high-stakes fight to save Fairy Haven.

Elodie comes to Two Castles hoping to become an actress, but ends up working for a sharp-tongued dragon detective. Sent undercover into an ogre's castle, she finds friendship, danger, and a murder mystery to solve.

Levine turns the mock-apology poem into a gleeful collection of bad intentions, fairy-tale troublemakers, and dark jokes. It is playful, a little wicked, and best enjoyed by readers who like their humor with teeth.

Levine follows Writing Magic with more practical advice on character, plot, poetry, and revision. Drawn largely from her long-running blog, it feels like a thoughtful craft talk with prompts built in.

Elodie returns to her home island with dragon detective Meenore and Count Jonty Um, only to face a theft with volcanic consequences. This sequel blends fantasy, clues, and friendship with a bigger mystery than before.

This adult poetry collection moves through grief, memory, anger, dark humor, and flashes of wonder. Levine blends everyday life with myth and sharp observation, making ordinary moments feel newly strange and intimate.

Raised to despise the Bamarre, Perry learns she is one of them and must choose between the world that formed her and the people she was taught to hate. The prequel adds war, prejudice, and rebellion to Bamarre's history.

Evie would rather heal people than marry, until Lucinda turns her into an ogre and gives her a deadline to accept a proposal. The curse pushes her into a funny, uneasy story about love, pride, and seeing past appearances.

In late fifteenth-century Spain, young Paloma, called Loma, travels with her powerful grandfather as danger closes around their Jewish community. It is a deeply personal historical novel about family, faith, and growing up under constant threat.

Cassandra, princess of Troy, receives prophecy from Apollo, then learns no one will ever believe her. As war closes in, she keeps fighting to save her city, her family, and her own sense of hope.