The Wishing Stone Books in Order
Part ofLorana Hoopes Books in OrderSee The Wishing Stone books by Lorana Hoopes in order, with summaries, series background, and a friendly starting guide for young readers.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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The Wishing Stone books in publication order
5 books
Dangerous Dinosaur
by Lorana Hoopes
2017
A magical adventure brings young readers face-to-face with a dinosaur-sized problem. To get home safely, the characters must use bravery, friendship, and quick thinking in an unfamiliar world.
Dragon Dilemma
by Lorana Hoopes
2017
A journey involving a dragon becomes a test of courage for young adventurers. They must solve the dilemma before it grows worse, learning that even frightening creatures may need understanding.
Mesmerizing Mermaids
by Lorana Hoopes
2017
Mermaids and magic pull young heroes into another imaginative adventure. Beneath the wonder of the underwater setting is a problem that calls for kindness, courage, and smart choices.
Pyramid Puzzles
by Lorana Hoopes
2018
An ancient pyramid offers mysteries that are more than simple riddles. Young adventurers must follow clues and work together before the puzzles lead them into even bigger trouble.
Superhero City
by Lorana Hoopes
2020
A trip to a city of superheroes gives young readers an exciting adventure with a problem to solve. The characters learn that being brave does not always require superpowers.
The Wishing Stone books in chronological order
Dangerous Dinosaur
by Lorana Hoopes
2017The Wishing Stone, Book 1
Dragon Dilemma
by Lorana Hoopes
2017The Wishing Stone, Book 2
Mesmerizing Mermaids
by Lorana Hoopes
2017The Wishing Stone, Book 3
Pyramid Puzzles
by Lorana Hoopes
2018The Wishing Stone, Book 4
Superhero City
by Lorana Hoopes
2020The Wishing Stone, Book 5
Series background & context
The Wishing Stone books are imaginative early-reader adventures that send children into strange, themed worlds filled with puzzles, creatures, and choices. Titles such as Dangerous Dinosaur, Dragon Dilemma, Mesmerizing Mermaids, Pyramid Puzzles, and Superhero City make the appeal clear: each book offers a new place to explore and a new problem to solve.
At the center of the series is the idea of a wishing stone, a magical object that opens the door to adventures far beyond everyday life. The children who encounter it do not merely watch the action happen. They have to think, cooperate, and act bravely when a wish leads somewhere unexpected.
Every wish comes with a challenge.
The stories are designed for younger readers who enjoy fantasy without needing a dense invented world or long chapters. Dinosaurs, dragons, mermaids, ancient pyramids, and superheroes create immediate excitement, while the plots stay clear enough for children who are moving from picture books into more independent reading.
The books also leave room for positive lessons without turning into lectures. Friendship matters. Courage matters. So does paying attention when a choice affects someone else. The characters may enter a fantastic setting, but the feelings underneath are familiar: being nervous, wanting to help, making a mistake, and finding a way through it.
The tone is lighter and more playful than Hoopes's adult fiction. There can be danger, but it is adventure danger, written to keep young readers turning pages rather than to frighten them. The series works well for reading aloud, especially when a child wants an exciting story with recognizable fantasy ingredients.
Each book offers a fairly complete outing, so children can begin with the title that catches their eye. Starting with Dangerous Dinosaur provides a good introduction to the series' adventurous rhythm, then Dragon Dilemma and Mesmerizing Mermaids keep the imaginative travel going. It is a cheerful series for kids who like magic, mystery, and a little help from a very unusual stone.
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