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Must Read Disney Books

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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

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.

 
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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
 
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Overview: “Award-winning author, Ridley Pearson delivers his 2nd installment in the famed Kingdom Keepers series!”
Disney at Dawn (Kingdom Keepers Series #2)|Paperback
 
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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
 
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Overview: “The fourth novel in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Power Play (Kingdom Keepers Series #4)|Paperback
 
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Overview: “The fifth book in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Shell Game (Kingdom Keepers Series #5)|Paperback
 
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Overview: “The sixth book in the exciting Kingdom Keepers series!”
Dark Passage (Kingdom Keepers Series #6)|Paperback
 
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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
 
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this is an “in-between” book that connects the original series to the 2nd installment of the series
The Syndrome (Kingdom Keepers Series)|eBook
 
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this is the 1st book of the 2nd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Disney Lands (Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #1)|eBook
 
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this is the 2nd book of the 2nd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
Legacy of Secrets (Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #2)|eBook
 
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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
 
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this is the 1st book of the 3rd installment of the Kingdom Keepers series
The Shimmer (Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance Series #1)
 
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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
 
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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.

 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
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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)
 
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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
 
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not distributed in the US - must be purchased from a site like Amazon where it can be imported.
Suddenly Super (Disney Twisted Tales 16)
 
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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
 
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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)
 
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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
 
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Be Prepared (Disney Twisted Tales #20)
 
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not distributed in the US - must order from a site like Amazon that can import the book
Cruel Truth (Disney: A Twisted Tale #21)
 
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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
 
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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. 

 
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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
 
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the back story of The Beast from Beauty and the Beast
The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains Series #2)|Hardcover
 
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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
 
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the back story of Maleficent, the villain from Sleeping Beauty
Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains Series #4)|Hardcover
 
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the back story of Mother Gothel, the villain from Tangled
Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains Series #5)|Hardcover
 
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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
 
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the back story of Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians
Evil Thing: A Tale of That De Vil Woman (Villains Series #7)|Hardcover
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the back story of Lady Tremaine, the evil stepmother from Cinderella
Cold Hearted: A Tale of the Wicked Stepmother (Villains Series #8)|Hardcover
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the back story of Captain Hook, the villain from Peter Pan
Never Never: A Tale of Captain Hook (Villains Series #9)|Hardcover
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the back story of Hades, the villain from Hercules
Fire and Fate (Villains Series #10)|Hardcover
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the back story of Gaston, the villain from Beauty and the Beast
Kill the Beast|Hardcover
 
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the back story of the Queen of Hearts, the villain from Alice in Wonderland
Heartbroken|Hardcover