Antony Maitland Reading Order
1 series · 8 books
Antony Maitland was a British author and illustrator who produced work for children primarily during the 1960s through early 1980s. Though best known for his illustrations accompanying novels by Leon Garfield and Ruth Ainsworth, Maitland earned recognition including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1961 for his artistic contributions. His career spanned the creation of eight standalone works that showcased both his storytelling ability and distinctive illustrative style.
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Standalone Novels Series
8 books
Antony Maitland has written eight standalone novels that are best read in publication order, beginning with Ben goes to the city. The series includes titles such as Encore, Idle Jack, Ilike this poem, Mirror, Mirror, The Lamplighter's Funeral, The secret of the shed, and additional works, though the completion status of the series is not yet confirmed. Each novel can be enjoyed independently, though readers interested in the Apprentices subset will want to read The Lamplighter's Funeral before Mirror, Mirror.
Start with Ben goes to the city, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ben goes to the city |
| 2 | Encore |
| 3 | Idle Jack |
| 4 | Ilike this poem |
| 5 | Ilike this poem |
| 6 | Mirror, Mirror (Apprentices #2) |
| 7 | The Lamplighter's Funeral (Apprentices #1) |
| 8 | The secret of the shed |
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