Books by Brad Strickland

13 books · Ages 4–13

Known for the Lewis Barnavelt and Johnny Dixon series, Brad Strickland writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of fear & bravery, fantasy & magic, good vs. evil.

Series

The Vengeance of the Witch-finder
The Doom of the Haunted Opera
The Tower at the End of the World
Lewis Barnavelt
5 books · Ages 4–13
The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder
The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie
The Hand of the Necromancer
Johnny Dixon
4 books · Ages 4–13
The Curse of the Midions
Tracked by Terror
Grimoire
2 books · Ages 4–12
Squadron of Shadows
The Academy
1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of When Mack Came Back
When Mack Came Back
Brad Strickland
In 1943, ten-year-old Maury is left to care for an injured puppy and cope with his angry father after his older brother
Ages 7–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
The Doom of the Haunted Opera
The Hand of the Necromancer
When Mack Came Back
Ages 8–11
13 books
The Vengeance of the Witch-finder
The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie
The Doom of the Haunted Opera
Ages 12–18
7 books
The Vengeance of the Witch-finder
The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie
The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost

Common Themes

Fear & BraveryFantasy & MagicGood vs. EvilCuriosity & WonderFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialResilience & PerseveranceMystery

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