Books by Jenny Nimmo

5 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Esmeralda Books and Timoken series, Jenny Nimmo writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of fear & bravery, fantasy & magic, good vs. evil.

Series

Esmeralda and the Children Next Door
The Esmeralda Books
1 book · Ages 6–9
The Stones of Ravenglass
Timoken
1 book · Ages 4–11
Midnight for Charlie Bone
Leopards' Gold
Children of the Red King
2 books · Ages 8–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Witches and the Singing Mice
The Witches and the Singing Mice
Jenny Nimmo
In a charming Celtic retelling, two courageous cats must outsmart wicked witches to break a sleeping spell on a Highland
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
The Witches and the Singing Mice
Esmeralda and the Children Next Door
The Stones of Ravenglass
Ages 8–11
5 books
The Witches and the Singing Mice
Esmeralda and the Children Next Door
The Stones of Ravenglass
Ages 12–18
2 books
Midnight for Charlie Bone
Leopards' Gold

Common Themes

Fear & BraveryFantasy & MagicGood vs. EvilResilience & PerseveranceTeamwork & CollaborationCuriosity & WonderFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & Identity

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