Books by Joanna Nadin

8 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Penny Dreadful and Project X Origins series, Joanna Nadin writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, friendship & loyalty.

Series

Penny Dreadful Causes a Kerfuffle
Penny Dreadful Cooks Up a Calamity
Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker
Penny Dreadful
4 books · Ages 4–11
Project X Origins - White Book Band, Oxford, Level 10
Project X Origins
1 book · Ages 7–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Wonderland
Wonderland
Joanna Nadin
Jude longs to escape her small town and her grieving father, pinning her hopes on drama school. But when her daring chil
Ages 14–18
Cover of Paradise
Paradise
Joanna Nadin
When Billie Paradise inherits her grandmother's seaside house, it's a chance for a fresh start away from London. But as
Ages 12–18
Cover of Joe All Alone
Joe All Alone
Joanna Nadin
For children grappling with feelings of loneliness or abandonment, this poignant story explores resilience, resourcefuln
Ages 9–13

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
Penny Dreadful Cooks Up a Calamity
Penny Dreadful Causes a Kerfuffle
Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker
Ages 8–11
6 books
Penny Dreadful Cooks Up a Calamity
Penny Dreadful Causes a Kerfuffle
Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker
Ages 12–18
3 books
Wonderland
Paradise
Joe All Alone

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialFamily & SiblingsMaking FriendsAdventureCreativity & Imagination

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