
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
Complete4 books (2011β2011)
Start with Cinderella, the first of 4 books in the Chapter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cinderella 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sleeping Beauty 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Snow White 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Frog Prince 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co Series
Complete5 books (2012β2017)
Start with Operation Bunny, the first of 5 books in the Fairy Detective Agency: Wings & Co series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Operation Bunny 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Vanishing of Billy Buckle 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Three Pickled Herrings 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Matchbox Mysteries 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Flying Carpet Thief 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
French Revolution Series
Complete2 books (2007β2009)
Start with The Red Necklace and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Necklace 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Silver Blade 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Magical Children Series
Complete6 books (1999β2006)
Start with The Strongest Girl in the World, the first of 6 books in the Magical Children series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Strongest Girl in the World 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Boy Who Could Fly 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Invisible Boy 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Smallest Girl Ever 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Boy with the Magic Numbers 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Boy With The Lightning Feet 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Mr. Tiger, Betsy Series
Complete3 books (2018β2020)
Start with Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Sea Dragon 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Golden Seahorse 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Picture Series
Complete8 books (1994β2011)
Start with My Little Princess, the first of 8 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Little Princess 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Fairy Catalogue 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Fairy Tale Catalog 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Glass Heart 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Mama Don't Go Out Tonight 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Fairy Shopping 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Princess and the Pea 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Sally Nicholls Children's Series
Likely Complete4 books (2006β2023)
Start with The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls), the first of 4 books in the Sally Nicholls Children's series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Button Book(With: Sally Nicholls) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Who Makes a Forest?(By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book(By: Sally Nicholls,Gosia Herba) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Who Makes an Ocean?(By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (1993β2025)
Start with The Little Nut Tree, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Little Nut Tree 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | I, Coriander 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lucy Willow 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Double Shadow 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Palace Full of Princesses 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Maggot Moon 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Tinder 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Door That Lead to Where 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | My Side of the Diamond 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Wind in the Wall 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Invisible In A Bright Light 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Snow Song 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Weather Woman 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Bride Stone 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Tales from the Box Series
Complete2 books (2003β2003)
Start with Boolar's Big Day Out and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boolar's Big Day Out 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Countess's Calamity 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Tindims Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tindims of Rubbish Island 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

