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Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner Reading Order

10 series Β· 49 books Β· Born 1954

Sally Gardner is a prolific British author known for her imaginative storytelling and vivid style, particularly in the realms of children's and young adult literature. With 49 books spread across 10 series, including the acclaimed Magical Children and Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co, she has captivated readers with her unique narratives. Active from 1993 to 2025, Gardner continues to inspire with works like Mr. Tiger and her explorations of historical themes in series such as Tales from the Box and the French Revolution.

Chapter Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2011)

Start with Cinderella, the first of 4 books in the Chapter series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cinderella
Cinderella
2
Cover of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
3
Cover of Snow White
Snow White
4
Cover of The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince

Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2017)

Start with Operation Bunny, the first of 5 books in the Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co series.

#Title
1
Cover of Operation Bunny
Operation Bunny
2
Cover of The Vanishing of Billy Buckle
The Vanishing of Billy Buckle
3
Three Pickled Herrings
4
Cover of The Matchbox Mysteries
The Matchbox Mysteries
5
Cover of The Flying Carpet Thief
The Flying Carpet Thief

French Revolution Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2009)

Start with The Red Necklace and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Red Necklace
The Red Necklace
2
Cover of The Silver Blade
The Silver Blade

Magical Children Series

Complete

6 books (1999–2006)

Start with The Strongest Girl in the World, the first of 6 books in the Magical Children series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Strongest Girl in the World
The Strongest Girl in the World
2
Cover of The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
3
Cover of The Invisible Boy
The Invisible Boy
4
Cover of The Smallest Girl Ever
The Smallest Girl Ever
5
Cover of The Boy with the Magic Numbers
The Boy with the Magic Numbers
6
Boy With The Lightning Feet

Mr. Tiger, Betsy Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon
Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon
2
Cover of Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Sea Dragon
Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Sea Dragon
3
Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Golden Seahorse

Picture Series

Complete

8 books (1994–2011)

Start with My Little Princess, the first of 8 books in the Picture series.

#Title
1
Cover of My Little Princess
My Little Princess
2
Cover of The Fairy Catalogue
The Fairy Catalogue
3
Cover of The Fairy Tale Catalog
The Fairy Tale Catalog
4
Cover of The Glass Heart
The Glass Heart
5
Cover of Mama Don't Go Out Tonight
Mama Don't Go Out Tonight
6
Cover of Fairy Shopping
Fairy Shopping
7
Cover of The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls)
The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls)
8
Cover of The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea

Sally Nicholls Children's Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2006–2023)

Start with The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls), the first of 4 books in the Sally Nicholls Children's series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls)
The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls)
2
Cover of Who Makes a Forest?(By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei)
Who Makes a Forest?(By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei)
3
Cover of The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book(By: Sally Nicholls,Gosia Herba)
The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book(By: Sally Nicholls,Gosia Herba)
4
Who Makes an Ocean?(By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (1993–2025)

Start with The Little Nut Tree, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Little Nut Tree
The Little Nut Tree
2
Cover of I, Coriander
I, Coriander
3
Cover of Lucy Willow
Lucy Willow
4
Cover of The Double Shadow
The Double Shadow
5
Cover of A Palace Full of Princesses
A Palace Full of Princesses
6
Cover of Maggot Moon
Maggot Moon
7
8
Cover of The Door That Lead to Where
The Door That Lead to Where
9
Cover of My Side of the Diamond
My Side of the Diamond
10
Cover of The Wind in the Wall
The Wind in the Wall
11
Cover of Invisible In A Bright Light
Invisible In A Bright Light
12
Cover of The Snow Song
The Snow Song
13
The Weather Woman
14
The Bride Stone

Tales from the Box Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2003)

Start with Boolar's Big Day Out and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Boolar's Big Day Out
Boolar's Big Day Out
2
The Countess's Calamity

Tindims Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Cover of The Tindims of Rubbish Island
The Tindims of Rubbish Island

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sally Gardner written?
Sally Gardner has written 49 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Sally Gardner series?
Here are the first books in Sally Gardner's series: Chapter: Cinderella; Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co: Operation Bunny; French Revolution: The Red Necklace; Magical Children: The Strongest Girl in the World; Mr. Tiger, Betsy: Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon.
What order should I read Sally Gardner's books?
We recommend reading Sally Gardner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sally Gardner still writing new books?
Yes, Sally Gardner has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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