Books by Joan Aiken

11 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Wolves Chronicles and Arabel and Mortimer series, Joan Aiken writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, fear & bravery, adventure.

Series

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Black Hearts in Battersea
The Whispering Mountain
The Wolves Chronicles
5 books · Ages 8–14
Arabel's Raven
Arabel and Mortimer
1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The Kingdom Under the Sea and Other Stories
The Kingdom Under the Sea and Other Stories
Joan Aiken
For the child enchanted by tales of old, this collection introduces diverse folklore from Eastern Europe, sparking wonde
Ages 8–12
Cover of Go Saddle the Sea
Go Saddle the Sea
Joan Aiken
For the child navigating new beginnings or searching for where they truly belong, this historical adventure follows a re
Ages 9–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Authors' Choice
Past Eight O'Clock
A Necklace of Raindrops
Ages 8–11
11 books
The Kingdom Under the Sea and Other Stories
Authors' Choice
Go Saddle the Sea
Ages 12–18
6 books
The Kingdom Under the Sea and Other Stories
Go Saddle the Sea
The Cuckoo Tree

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceFear & BraveryAdventureCuriosity & WonderGood vs. EvilJustice & FairnessFantasy & MagicHistory

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