The Polish language, a West Slavic language, has its roots in the early medieval period, around the 10th century, when the Polish state began to form. Its development is closely tied to the formation of the Polish Kingdom and the Christianization of Poland in 966. The earliest written records of Polish date from the 12th century, with Latin being the dominant language for administration and religion. The Polish language, however, began to be used more frequently in writing by the 14th and 15th centuries, especially in legal and literary texts. The language also underwent significant Latin and German influences due to interactions with other European cultures and the political situation.

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Throughout the centuries, Polish continued to evolve, influenced by historical events such as the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, which divided the country between Russia, Prussia, and Austria. These partitions led to the suppression of the Polish language in education and administration in favor of Russian, German, and Austrian. However, the language survived as a symbol of national identity and resistance. After Poland regained independence in 1918, Polish experienced a renaissance, with efforts to standardize the language and promote its use across the country. The language's role in national identity was further solidified during the communist era (1945-1989), and it continues to be a key part of Polish culture and pride today.

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All 7 books are available in the Polish language and there are a few editions as well. The most common editions are the those featuring the US 1st Edition art by Mary GrandPre; you can find both hard and softcover editions with this well=known cover art. 

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The Polish editions were translated by Andrzej Polkowski and are published by Media Rodzina.​