Books by Rumer Godden

Known for the Rumer Godden's Dolls and Miss Happiness and Miss Flower series, Rumer Godden writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, loneliness & belonging, being different.

Series

Rumer Godden's Dolls

4 books · Ages 4–11

Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

1 book · Ages 7–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

The Diddakoi

Rumer Godden

Seven-year-old Kizzy, a Romani orphan, is shunned by her village community after her great-grandmother dies. She must na

Ages 4–11

The Rocking Horse Secret

Rumer Godden

For the child navigating the loss of a mentor and the quiet courage needed to stand up for what is right in a world of c

Ages 7–10

The Story of Holly and Ivy

Rumer Godden

For the child who yearns for a place to belong and a family to call their own, this tender classic explores the power of

Ages 5–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

10 books

Ages 8–11

11 books

Ages 12–18

1 books

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