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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1980–2016)
Susan Cooper edited nine anthologies from 1980 to 2016, spanning fantasy, young adult, and non-fiction genres. The complete series includes Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come as the first entry, followed by works such as When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up and The Wand in the Word. These anthologies should be read in publication order to follow their development over time. The series concludes with Winter: A Folio Anthology in 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)
The Dramascripts series is a collection of 56 dramatized adaptations of classic literature and original works, compiled between 1915 and 2017. These scripts transform novels, plays, and stories into performance-ready formats suitable for educational and theatrical use. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Valley of Fear and progressing through various adaptations including works by Arthur Miller, classic novels like Jane Eyre and A Tale of Two Cities, and contemporary young adult literature.
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)
Susan Cooper's two-book non-fiction series comprises Dreams and Wishes and The Magic Maker, released between 1996 and 2011. These complete works should be read in publication order, beginning with Dreams and Wishes. The series represents Cooper's exploration of non-fiction subjects alongside her better-known fantasy and young adult writing.
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)
Susan Cooper's Picture series comprises nine standalone fantasy tales for young readers, published between 1979 and 2019. Each book functions independently, so you can read them in any order, though publication order begins with Jethro and the Jumbie and concludes with The Word Pirates. The complete series offers a collection of enchanting stories drawing on folklore and magical themes across its four decades of publication.
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)
Susan Cooper wrote eight standalone fantasy and young adult novels published between 1966 and 2013, all of which are now complete. Each book can be read independently, though they were released in publication order: Mandrake, Dawn of Fear, Seaward, King of Shadows, Green Boy, The Magician's Boy, Victory, and Ghost Hawk. Readers should follow the publication sequence to experience Cooper's works as originally intended.
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)
Susan Cooper's complete fantasy trilogy follows a mischievous supernatural creature across three books published between 1993 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Boggart, continuing through The Boggart and the Monster, and concluding with The Boggart Fights Back. This young adult fantasy adventure is now complete at three volumes.
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)
The Dark Is Rising is a complete five-book fantasy series by Susan Cooper published between 1965 and 1977. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Over Sea, Under Stone and continuing through The Dark Is Rising, Greenwitch, The Grey King, and concluding with Silver On The Tree. The series blends contemporary adventure with elements of Arthurian legend and Celtic mythology, following young protagonists as they become drawn into an ancient struggle between light and darkness.
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.