Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Weirn Books, Vol. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods | 2020 | Svetlana Chmakova | Buy |
| 2 | The Weirn Books, Vol. 2: The Ghost and the Stolen Dragon | 2024 | Svetlana Chmakova | Buy |
The Weirn Books brings Svetlana Chmakova back to the supernatural world she first built in Nightschool, but with a younger protagonist and a tone calibrated for middle grade readers. The series follows a weirn child navigating a landscape of old woods, ghosts, and magical threats, with the first volume sending her into a forest full of warnings that everyone has been told to heed.
Chmakova’s art is as confident here as anywhere in her catalog, and the supernatural elements feel organic rather than decorative. The world has rules, the magic has weight, and the danger the protagonist faces carries real stakes for a middle grade book. The second volume, The Ghost and the Stolen Dragon, expands the setting and the supporting cast while deepening the mythology introduced in the first book.
As a companion to the Nightschool universe, The Weirn Books works on its own terms while rewarding readers already familiar with the broader world Chmakova has built. It is a strong choice for younger readers who are ready for something with a bit more edge than the Berrybrook series.