Books by Barbara Willard

8 books · Ages 4–16

Known for the The Mantlemass Chronicles series, Barbara Willard writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, loneliness & belonging, self-confidence & identity.

Series

The Lark and the Laurel
The Miller's Boy
The Sprig of Broom
The Mantlemass Chronicles
6 books · Ages 4–16

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Priscilla Pentecost
Priscilla Pentecost
Barbara Willard
When a young girl is mistaken for a lady's missing daughter, she must decide where she truly belongs in this charming 19
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Penny Pony
The Penny Pony
Barbara Willard
For children who dream of their perfect pet, this gentle story explores the joys of make-believe caretaking and the bitt
Ages 7–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Priscilla Pentecost
A Cold Wind Blowing
The Penny Pony
Ages 8–11
7 books
Priscilla Pentecost
The Lark and the Laurel
A Cold Wind Blowing
Ages 12–18
3 books
The Lark and the Laurel
The Iron Lily
Harrow and Harvest

Common Themes

Love & FamilyLoneliness & BelongingSelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceFamily & SiblingsBeing DifferentGrowing UpCuriosity & Wonder

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