Eva Ibbotson Reading Order
3 series · 27 books · Born 21 January 1925
Eva Ibbotson was a celebrated British author known for her enchanting works in romance and children's fantasy. With a prolific career spanning from 1975 to 2025, she penned 27 books across three series, including numerous standalone novels, short story collections, and picture books. Her most notable work, "A Company of Swans," showcases her signature blend of charm and imagination.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Abominables 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1984–2012)
Start with A Glove Shop in Vienna and Other Stories and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1975–2025)
Start with The Great Ghost Rescue, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Great Ghost Rescue 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Which Witch? 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Countess Below Stairs / The Secret Countess 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Reluctant Heiress / Magic Flutes 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Worm & The Toffee Nosed Princess 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Company of Swans 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Haunting of Granite Falls 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Madensky Square 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Not Just a Witch 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Morning Gift 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Secret of Platform 13 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Dial-a-Ghost 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Song for Summer 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Island of the Aunts 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Journey to the River Sea 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Star of Kazan 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Beasts of Clawstone Castle 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Dragonfly Pool 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Ogre of Oglefort 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  One Dog and His Boy 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Mountwood School for Ghosts(With: Toby Ibbotson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Magic Flutes 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Secret Countess 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Eva Ibbotson written?
- Eva Ibbotson has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Eva Ibbotson series?
- Here are the first books in Eva Ibbotson's series: Short Story Collections: A Glove Shop in Vienna and Other Stories.
- What order should I read Eva Ibbotson's books?
- We recommend reading Eva Ibbotson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Eva Ibbotson still writing new books?
- Yes, Eva Ibbotson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.