Books by Patricia Wrightson

4 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Wirrun Trilogy series, Patricia Wrightson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, fear & bravery, justice & fairness.

Series

The Nargun and the Stars
The Wirrun Trilogy
1 book · Ages 9–13

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Rocks of Honey
The Rocks of Honey
Patricia Wrightson
Join Barney, Eustace, and Winnie on a quest through the Australian landscape to find a legendary stone axe hidden among
Ages 7–10
Cover of A Little Fear
A Little Fear
Patricia Wrightson
An independent old woman flees a nursing home to live in her own cottage, only to find herself in a battle of wills with
Ages 4–11
Cover of Balyet
Balyet
Patricia Wrightson
For readers drawn to the eerie beauty of ancient legends and the unsettling pull of the unknown, this story explores the
Ages 11–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
The Rocks of Honey
A Little Fear
Ages 8–11
4 books
The Rocks of Honey
The Nargun and the Stars
A Little Fear
Ages 12–18
2 books
The Nargun and the Stars
Balyet

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderFear & BraveryJustice & FairnessSelf-Confidence & IdentityAdventureMaking FriendsResilience & PerseveranceGood vs. Evil

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