Books by Alan Garner

Known for the Tales of Alderley and The Weirdstone of Brisingamen series, Alan Garner writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of fear & bravery, curiosity & wonder, fantasy & magic.

Series

Tales of Alderley

3 books · Ages 8–14

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

1 book · Ages 8–11

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

The Owl Service

Alan Garner

For teens drawn to ancient Welsh magic and family secrets, this classic delves into an unsettling repeating curse and co

Ages 12–16

Elidor

Alan Garner

For children drawn to ancient prophecies and other worlds, this story follows four siblings compelled to battle an encro

Ages 9–13

Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery

For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

7 books

Ages 12–18

6 books

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Amber & Dusk

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The Burning

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Bright Burns the Night