Most titles appear in hardcover and paperback; some collections are sold as mixed‑media products.
Many target middle‑grade readers (commonly listed as 9–12 years); some collections and YA series target older teens (about 13–19 years).
They often include original short stories, puzzles and games, interviews and author advice, quizzes, and background insights on deities and creatures.
They typically bundle multiple full books from a series, can include extras like posters, and therefore have very large combined page counts.
Companion guides and manuals are published alongside main series as official tie‑ins; they typically offer quizzes, training‑style material, short stories, and insights to prepare or deepen a reader’s experience.