Susan Cooper Reading Order
7 series · 93 books · Born 1935
Susan Cooper is a British author renowned for her groundbreaking fantasy novels that blend contemporary settings with ancient mythology and folklore. Best known for The Dark Is Rising sequence, which weaves Arthurian legend and Welsh mythology throughout its narrative, Cooper has spent decades crafting imaginative worlds for young readers that explore the intersection of the magical and the real. Her contributions to children's and young adult literature earned her the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 2012, recognizing her lasting impact on generations of readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1980–2016)
Start with Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come
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Dramascripts Series
Complete57 books (1915–2017)
Start with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn), the first of 56 books in the Dramascripts series.
Start this series with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1996–2011)
Start with Dreams and Wishes and read in order.
Start this series with Dreams and Wishes
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Picture Series
Complete9 books (1979–2019)
Start with Jethro and the Jumbie, the first of 9 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Jethro and the Jumbie
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1966–2013)
Start with Mandrake, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Mandrake
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The Boggart Series
Complete3 books (1993–2018)
Start with The Boggart and read in order.
Start this series with The Boggart
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The Dark Is Rising Series
Complete5 books (1965–1977)
Start with Over Sea, Under Stone, the first of 5 books in the The Dark Is Rising series.
Start this series with Over Sea, Under Stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Cooper written?
- Susan Cooper has written 93 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1915 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Susan Cooper series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Cooper's series: Anthologies: Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come; Dramascripts: The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn); Non-Fiction: Dreams and Wishes; Picture: Jethro and the Jumbie; The Boggart: The Boggart.
- What order should I read Susan Cooper's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Cooper's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Susan Cooper's series complete?
- Susan Cooper has 7 completed series.