Books by Colin Meloy

4 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Wildwood Chronicles series, Colin Meloy writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, friendship & loyalty, fear & bravery.

Series

Wildwood
Under Wildwood
Wildwood Chronicles
2 books · Ages 9–18

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Everyone's Awake
Everyone's Awake
Colin Meloy
Instead of sleeping, Mom fixes the roof, Dad bakes bread, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost in this wildly fun, rhymi
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Stars Did Wander Darkling
The Stars Did Wander Darkling
Colin Meloy
In 1980s Oregon, Archie Coomes and his friends discover an ancient evil has been unleashed, causing adults in their slee
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Everyone's Awake
Ages 8–11
3 books
Wildwood
Everyone's Awake
The Stars Did Wander Darkling
Ages 12–18
3 books
Wildwood
Under Wildwood
The Stars Did Wander Darkling

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltyFear & BraveryGood vs. EvilFamily & SiblingsLove & FamilyFantasy & MagicAdventure

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