Annalena McAfee Reading Order
4 series ยท 44 books
Annalena McAfee was a British author known for her engaging contributions to children's literature and journalism. With a prolific career spanning from 1985 to 2020, she authored 44 books across four series, including standalones and picture books, captivating young readers with her unique storytelling style. Her most acclaimed work showcases her talent for blending imagination with poignant themes, earning her respect in the literary community.
Chapter Series
Complete1 book (2002โ2002)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Patrick's Perfect Pet 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Picture Series
Complete5 books (1985โ1998)
Start with The Visitors Who Came To Stay, the first of 5 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Visitors Who Came To Stay 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Kirsty Knows Best 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | All the Way to the Stars 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Why Do Stars Come Out At Night? 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Busy Baby 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Sprinters Series
Complete33 books (1991โ2010)
Start with Shape up, Monty!(By: Colin West), the first of 33 books in the Sprinters series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Shape up, Monty!(By: Colin West) 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Impossible Parents Go Green(By: Brian Patten) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | My Little Brother(By: Debi Gliori) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | New Big House(By: Debi Gliori) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Finger Eater(By: Arthur Robins,Dick King-Smith) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Haunting of Pip Parker(By: Anne Fine) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Snow Maze(By: Jan Mark) 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Holly and the Skyboard(By: Ian Whybrow) 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Baked Bean Kids(By: Ann Pilling) 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Art, You're Magic!(By: Sam McBratney) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Beware the Killer Coat(By: Susan Gates) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Hector the Rat(By: Tony Wilkinson) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Impossible Parents(By: Brian Patten) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | The Magic Boathouse(By: Sam Llewellyn) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Easy Peasy(By: Sarah Hayes) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Fighting Dragons(By: Colin West) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Little Stupendo(By: Jon Blake) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Ronnie and the Giant Millipede(By: Jenny Nimmo) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Care of Henry(By: Anne Fine) 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Cup Final Kid(By: Martin Waddell) 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | Emmelina and the Monster(By: June Crebbin) 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | The Polecat Cafe(By: Sam Llewellyn) 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | Flora's Fantastic Revenge(By: Nick Warburton) 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Little Stupendo Files High(By: Jon Blake) 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Patrick's Perfect Pet 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | Cool as a Cucumber(By: Michael Morpurgo) 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | Tricky Nelly Nickleby(By: Berlie Doherty) 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | No Tights for George(By: June Crebbin) 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 29 | Fearless Fitzroy(By: Alex Merry Kathy Henderson) 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 30 | Lady-long-legs(By: Jan Mark) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 31 | Molly and the Beanstalk(By: Pippa Goodhart) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 32 | Tarquin the Wonder Horse(By: June Crebbin) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 33 | The Most Impossible Parents(By: Brian Patten) 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1991โ2020)
Start with The Girl Who Got to Number One, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Girl Who Got to Number One 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Dreamkidz 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Spoiler 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Hame 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Nightshade 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Annalena McAfee written?
- Annalena McAfee has written 44 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Annalena McAfee series?
- Here are the first books in Annalena McAfee's series: Picture: The Visitors Who Came To Stay; Sprinters: Shape up, Monty!(By: Colin West).
- What order should I read Annalena McAfee's books?
- We recommend reading Annalena McAfee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Annalena McAfee's series complete?
- Annalena McAfee has 4 completed series.

