The Rescue Princesses Books in Order
Part ofPaula Harrison Books in OrderSee The Rescue Princesses books by Paula Harrison in order, with quick summaries, reading order help, series background, and tips on where to start.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
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Publication Order
15 books
The Moonlight Mystery / The Moonlit Mystery
by Paula Harrison
2012
Princess Lulu escapes palace manners and a very annoying visitor to check on the lion cubs of the Undala plains. When the cubs disappear, she calls the Rescue Princesses to help save little Tufty and find the missing pride.
The Secret Promise
by Paula Harrison
2012
At her first Grand Ball, Princess Emily slips away with new friends and finds a deer caught in a trap. Their rescue mission begins a secret friendship that will grow into the Rescue Princesses.
The Stolen Crystals
by Paula Harrison
2012
While visiting the kingdom of Onica, the princesses discover thieves at work on Cloud Mountain. To save the stolen crystals and a tiny panda cub, they will need speed, nerve, and teamwork.
The Wishing Pearl
by Paula Harrison
2012
On the island of Ampali, Clarabel befriends a wounded dolphin and promises to protect him. When a storm sends him out to sea, the princesses must brave the waves to bring him home.
The Lost Gold
by Paula Harrison
2013
Princess Isabella loves her rainforest home, but treasure hunters are tearing it apart. When a baby monkey is trapped in the chaos, the Rescue Princesses rush in to protect the forest and its animals.
The Magic Rings
by Paula Harrison
2013
Princess Lottie and her friends are still getting used to being Rescue Princesses when a beautiful foal vanishes from the palace stables. To bring it back, they must keep their secret and trust one another.
The Shimmering Stone
by Paula Harrison
2013
Princess Amina is meant to be enjoying her cousin's wedding, until a wounded tiger leads the girls into trouble. With cubs at risk in the hills, the Rescue Princesses must choose rescue over royal plans.
The Silver Locket
by Paula Harrison
2013
At the Autumn Ball in Taldonia, Rosalind and the others cannot stop bickering, and little puppy Patch pays the price. When he vanishes into the woods, Rosalind has to trust her friends again to bring him back.
The Snow Jewel
by Paula Harrison
2013
Princess Freya wants to prove she is more than a proper princess in a warm cloak. When a mischievous kitten gets stranded above an icy pond, she gets her chance to show real courage.
The Golden Shell
by Paula Harrison
2014
The Rescue Princesses are off to Princess School, where nervous Princess Ella soon loses both her footing and her pet rabbit, Daisy. A quick rescue turns into a mystery that tests their new friendship.
The Ice Diamond
by Paula Harrison
2014
Princess Maya welcomes the Rescue Princesses to Lepari, where rare snow leopards roam the mountains. When the girls uncover a plan that could harm them, they must act fast to keep the cats safe.
The Rainbow Opal
by Paula Harrison
2014
Princess Summer is thrilled to show her friends the wildlife of Mirrania, especially a baby koala in the bush. When the cub falls ill, the princesses brave a storm to find a cure.
The Enchanted Ruby
by Paula Harrison
2018
Princess Scarlett takes two visiting friends to a secret island to meet an otter family by the river. When a baby otter is injured, the girls must solve the mystery and get him safely home.
The Star Bracelet
by Paula Harrison
2018
When Princess Lily and her friends find an abandoned baby kangaroo, they promise to protect it. To keep the tiny joey safe, they also have to discover who is wrecking the palace gardens at night.
The Amber Necklace
by Paula Harrison
2019
Princess Zina wants her friends to enjoy the bright colors and excitement of Carnival. Instead, a trip into the rainforest reveals lemurs in danger, and the princesses must fight to save the trees they need.
Series background & context
The Rescue Princesses starts with a very satisfying idea. These princesses enjoy pretty dresses, palace parties, and all the sparkle that comes with royal life, but they would much rather climb, sneak, investigate, and help an animal in trouble. What begins as a friendship between a few girls at a grand royal gathering grows into a larger secret team, one held together by trust, courage, and a shared habit of slipping away when something needs fixing.
Each book opens out into a different part of the world. One kingdom has dolphins and lagoons, another has lion cubs on the plains, another has pandas on a cloud-wrapped mountain, and later stories move through snowy forests, rainforests, rivers, islands, schools, and carnival grounds. That variety keeps the series fresh, because every princess brings her own home, customs, and favorite animals with her.
The fun is in the mix.
These are friendship stories, animal rescues, and light mysteries all at once. The princesses use magic jewels and ninja training, but the real engine is teamwork. One girl may know the landscape, another may keep calm under pressure, and another may notice the clue everyone else missed. No one waits around to be rescued, which is part of why the books feel lively and current without losing the fairy-tale warmth children come for.
Across the series, the cast keeps growing as new princesses join, so there is a real sense of the world getting bigger book by book. Some stories are about missing animals, some about thieves, and some about protecting habitats, but the stakes stay clear and age-appropriate. There is danger, but it is the kind that pushes the characters to be brave rather than the kind that turns the books grim.
If you are wondering what to expect as a reader, think quick chapters, warm friendships, secret missions, and a lot of movement. The books are especially good for children who like animals and adventure but also want a series that feels welcoming and easy to settle into. Reading them in order lets you watch the circle of princesses expand, though each story also works as its own neat rescue tale.
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