Susan Cooper Reading Order
7 series · 92 books · Born 1935
Susan Cooper was a prolific English writer known for her captivating children's literature, blending elements of fantasy with rich folklore. Over her lengthy career from 1915 to 2019, she authored an impressive 92 books across seven series, including the beloved The Dark Is Rising and The Boggart. Her work has earned critical acclaim and recognition, particularly for its deep roots in British mythology.
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fourth Annual Collection 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Wand in the Word 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Acting Out 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Haunted 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Winter: A Folio Anthology 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dramascripts Series
Complete56 books (1915–2017)
Start with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn), the first of 56 books in the Dramascripts series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn) 1915Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  All My Sons(By: Arthur Miller) 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death of a Salesman(By: Arthur Miller) 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Crucible(By: Arthur Miller) 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A View from the Bridge(By: Arthur Miller) 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Brother in the Land(By: Robert Swindells) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Question of Courage(By: Marjorie Darke) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Across the Barricades(By: Joan Lingard) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Paper Tigers(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler(By: Gene Kemp) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Burston School Strike(By: Roy Nevitt) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hot Cakes(By: Adrian Flynn) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | A Tale of Two Cities(By: Steve Skidmore) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Jane Eyre(By: Steve Skidmore,Steve Barlow) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Labyrinth: Play(By: David Calcutt) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Working Parts(By: Nick Jones) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Dracula(By: David Calcutt) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Frankenstein(By: Philip Pullman) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Johnny and the Dead(By: Terry Pratchett) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents(By: Terry Pratchett,Stephen Briggs) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Canterbury Tales(By: Martin Riley) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Deamon Headmaster(By: Nick Stafford) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Lady Macbeth(By: David Calcutt) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Snake-Stone(By: Berlie Doherty) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Doctor Faustus(By: Geraldine McCaughrean) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Salem(By: David Calcutt) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The White Rose and the Swatiska(By: Adrian Flynn) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Troy 24(By: David Calcutt) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Bog Child(By: Siobhan Dowd) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Cry, the Beloved Country(By: Roy Sargeant) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Three Musketeers(By: Ken Ludwig) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Solace of the Road(By: Siobhan Dowd) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(By: Adrian Flynn) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  King of Shadows 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Werewolf(By: Adrian Flynn) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  The Invisible Man(By: Adrian Flynn) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  A Christmas Carol(By: Conor McReynolds,Richard Kidd) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | The Devil Walks(By: Anne Fine) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 |  The Garbage King(By: Oladipo Agboluaje) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 |  Arson About(By: Mark Wheeller) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 |  Beowulf(By: David Calcutt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 |  Blood Brothers(By: Willy Russell) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 |  Dodger(By: Stephen Briggs) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 |  Flesh and Blood(By: Benjamin Hulme-Cross) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Homer's Odyssey(By: David Calcutt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 |  Our Day Out(By: Willy Russell) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 |  Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror(By: Philip Pullman) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 |  Stone Cold(By: Robert Swindells) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 |  The Diary of Anne Frank(By: Frances Goodrich,Albert Hackett) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 50 | The Hound of the Baskervill(By: John O'Connor) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 51 |  The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty(By: David Calcutt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 52 |  Treasure Island(By: David Calcutt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 53 |  Unman Wittering and Zigo(By: Giles Cooper) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 54 |  Cowgirl(By: G.R. Gemin) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 55 |  Tess of the D'Urbervilles(By: David Calcutt) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 56 |  The Brotherhood of Smoke(By: Adrian Flynn) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1996–2011)
Start with Dreams and Wishes and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete9 books (1979–2019)
Start with Jethro and the Jumbie, the first of 9 books in the Picture series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1966–2013)
Start with Mandrake, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Boggart Series
Complete3 books (1993–2018)
Start with The Boggart and read in order.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Cooper written?
- Susan Cooper has written 92 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.