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Must Read Disney Books
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items These Disney book series are geared towards young adults, but any Disney adult (or teenager) would love these stories. My favorites include Kingdom Keepers, Twisted Tales, and Villains.
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Kingdom Keepers Series
Twisted Tales Series
Villains Series
Kingdom Keepers Series
Kingdom Keepers is a book series where a group of kids gets transported into the Disney Parks overnight and have run-ins with Disney characters that have come alive. Their mission is to keep the villains from taking over.
Overview: “Five young teens find themselves pitted against Disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of Walt Disney World and the stability of the world outside its walls. Featuring a new cover design and additional content!”
Disney after Dark (Kingdom Keepers Series #1)|Paperback
Overview: “Award-winning author, Ridley Pearson delivers his 2nd installment in the famed Kingdom Keepers series!”
Disney at Dawn (Kingdom Keepers Series #2)|Paperback
Overview: “From award-winning author, Ridley Pearson comes book 3 in the best-selling series, Kingdom Keepers now with a new cover and new content!”
Disney in Shadow (Kingdom Keepers Series #3)|Paperback
Overview: “The fourth novel in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Power Play (Kingdom Keepers Series #4)|Paperback
Overview: “The fifth book in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Shell Game (Kingdom Keepers Series #5)|Paperback
Overview: “The sixth book in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Dark Passage (Kingdom Keepers Series #6)|Paperback
Overview: “The final title in the original KINGDOM KEEPERS series is back with an all new look and new content!”
The Insider (Kingdom Keepers Series #7)|Paperback
this is an “in-between” book that connects the original series to the 2nd installment of the series
The Syndrome (Kingdom Keepers Series)|eBook
this is the 1st book of the 2nd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Disney Lands (Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #1)|eBook
this is the 2nd book of the 2nd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Legacy of Secrets (Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #2)|eBook
this is the 3rd and last book of the 2nd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Disney at Last! (Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #3)|eBook
this is the 1st book of the 3rd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
The Shimmer (Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance Series #1)
this is the 2nd book of the 3rd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance: Villains' Realm: Kingdom Keepers Inheritance Book 2|Hardcover
this is the FINAL book of the 3rd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series - there are currently no future announcements for any other books
Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance: The Final Draw: Kingdom Keepers Inheritance Book 3|Hardcover
Twisted Tales Series
The concept of the Twisted Tales Series is to take a classic Disney story and change one element to explore “what if” this happened instead and how would it impact the rest of the story.
Overview: “The 1st installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Aladdin had never found the lamp?”
A Whole New World (Twisted Tale Series #1)|Paperback
Overview: “The 2nd installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if the sleeping beauty never woke up?”
Once Upon a Dream (Twisted Tale Series #2)|Paperback
Overview: “The 3rd installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast?”
As Old as Time (Twisted Tale Series #3)|Paperback
Overview: “The 4th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?”
Reflection (Twisted Tale Series #4)|Paperback
Overview: “What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? This immersive, creative twist on the beloved Disney classic Little Mermaid is the 5th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series!”
Part of Your World (Twisted Tale Series #5)|Hardcover
Overview: "The sixth book in the popular series that explores what would happen if a key turning point in a Disney film had not worked out as planned. This retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" poses the question: What if the Evil Queen poi...
Mirror, Mirror (Twisted Tale Series #6)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 7th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?”
Conceal, Don't Feel (Twisted Tale Series #7)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 8th book in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land . . . with Captain Hook?”
Straight on Till Morning (Twisted Tale Series #8)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 9th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?”
So This Is Love (Twisted Tale Series #9)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 10th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?”
Unbirthday (Twisted Tale Series #10)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 11th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Meg had to become a Greek god?”
Go the Distance (Twisted Tale Series #11)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 12th installment in the New York Times best-selling series asks: What if Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower?”
What Once Was Mine (Twisted Tale Series #12)|Hardcover
Overview: “The 13th installment in the New York Times best-selling series asks: What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything?”
Almost There (Twisted Tale Series #13)|Hardcover
not distributed in the US - must be purchased from a site like Amazon where it can be imported
Set in Stone (Disney Twisted Tales 15)
Overview: “What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series twists another Disney classic into a harrowing story in which the Blue Fairy defies fairy law, setting off a dramatic chain of events.”
When You Wish Upon a Star (Twisted Tale Series #14)|Hardcover
not distributed in the US - must be purchased from a site like Amazon where it can be imported.
Suddenly Super (Disney Twisted Tales 16)
Overview: “What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? This New York Times best-selling series twists Disney•Pixar's Brave into a fast-paced story in which Merida is sent back in time.”
Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale|Hardcover
not distributed in the US - must be purchased from a site like Amazon where it can be imported
Princess of Thieves (Disney: A Twisted Tale #17)
Overview: "Disney’s New York Times best-selling A Twisted Tale series meets perennial fan-favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas, asking “What if Sally discovered Christmas Town instead of Jack?”"
Sally's Lament: A Twisted Tale|BN Exclusive
not distributed in the US - must order from a site like Amazon where it can be imported
Be Prepared (Disney Twisted Tales #20)
not distributed in the US - must order from a site like Amazon that can import the book
Cruel Truth (Disney: A Twisted Tale #21)
Overview: “NATIONAL BESTSELLER • What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti?”
How Far I'll Go: A Twisted Tale (B&N Exclusive Edition)|Hardcover
Overview: “Disney's New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology filled with all-new what-if twists, such as What if Snow White learned magic? What if Mulan became the emperor's advisor? And what if Remy the rat met Colette first?”
A Twisted Tale Anthology: A Twisted Tale|Hardcover
Villains Series
The Disney Villains Series shares the back stories of what made Disney's infamous villains evil.
the back story of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains Series #1)|Hardcover
the back story of The Beast from Beauty and the Beast
The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains Series #2)|Hardcover
the back story of Ursula, the sea witch from The Little Mermaid
Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains Series #3)|Hardcover
the back story of Maleficent, the villain from Sleeping Beauty
Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains Series #4)|Hardcover
the back story of Mother Gothel, the villain from Tangled
Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains Series #5)|Hardcover
the origin story of the origin story of Mother Gothel, from Tangled and how many of the villains are interconnected
The Odd Sisters: A Tale of the Three Witches (Villains Series #6)|Hardcover
the back story of Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians
Evil Thing: A Tale of That De Vil Woman (Villains Series #7)|Hardcover
the back story of Lady Tremaine, the evil stepmother from Cinderella
Cold Hearted: A Tale of the Wicked Stepmother (Villains Series #8)|Hardcover
the back story of Captain Hook, the villain from Peter Pan
Never Never: A Tale of Captain Hook (Villains Series #9)|Hardcover
the back story of Hades, the villain from Hercules
Fire and Fate (Villains Series #10)|Hardcover
the back story of Gaston, the villain from Beauty and the Beast
Kill the Beast|Hardcover
the back story of the Queen of Hearts, the villain from Alice in Wonderland
Heartbroken|Hardcover