Helen Dunmore
9
Book Series
64
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Children's Books
Best for beginners - Start with "Going to Egypt" (1992)
Publication Order of The Siege Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Siege" (2001)
Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books
Popular choice - Start with "Ingo" (2005)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Zennor in Darkness" (1994)
About the Author
Author Helen Dunmore was born on December 12, 1952 (in Beverley, Yorkshire) and died on June 5, 2017 (in Bristol, England) at the age of 64 of cancer. She was the second of four kids, and her father was the oldest of a dozen kids. Because she was a part of a giant family, she heard a lot of stories, not to mention the fact that the stories have different meanings to whoever hears them and it is possible to recast the stories from different perspectives. She had two kids (one son and a daughter), a stepson, as well as three grand kids when she died. In the year 1980, she was married to Frank Charnley, who is a lawyer. She was nominated for and won many awards in her time; some include a McKetterick Prize in the year 1994, for the novel “Zennor in Darkness” and the first Orange Prize Winner. Helen Dunmore is the author of over 64 books across 9 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Children's Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Helen Dunmore has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Children's Books
22 books
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Going to Egypt 'Going to Egypt' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1992) ⭐ Start here
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In the Money The Publication Order of Children's Books series continues with 'In the Money', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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Recovering a Body In 'Recovering a Body', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Children's Books saga.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Secrets Experience the magic of 'Secrets' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Children's Books universe.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Go Fox In 'Go Fox', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Children's Books saga.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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Amina's Blanket The Publication Order of Children's Books series continues with 'Amina's Blanket', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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Fatal Error Join the adventure in 'Fatal Error' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Helen Dunmore.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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Allie's Apples 'Allie's Apples' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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Bestiary 'Bestiary' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1997) ⭐ Start here
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Clyde's Leopard 'Clyde's Leopard' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1998) ⭐ Start here
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Great-Grandma's Dancing Dress Join the adventure in 'Great-Grandma's Dancing Dress' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Helen Dunmore.(1998) ⭐ Start here
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Brother Brother, Sister Sister In 'Brother Brother, Sister Sister', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Children's Books saga.(1999) ⭐ Start here
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Allie's Rabbit 'Allie's Rabbit' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1999) ⭐ Start here
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Zillah and Me The Publication Order of Children's Books series continues with 'Zillah and Me', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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Aliens Don't Eat Bacon Sandwiches In 'Aliens Don't Eat Bacon Sandwiches', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Children's Books saga.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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Allie Away In 'Allie Away', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Children's Books saga.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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The Ugly Duckling Join the adventure in 'The Ugly Duckling' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Helen Dunmore.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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Snollygoster Experience the magic of 'Snollygoster' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Children's Books universe.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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The Zillah Rebellion The Publication Order of Children's Books series continues with 'The Zillah Rebellion', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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The Silver Bead The Publication Order of Children's Books series continues with 'The Silver Bead', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2003) ⭐ Start here
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The Lilac Tree Experience the magic of 'The Lilac Tree' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Children's Books universe.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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The Seal Cove 'The Seal Cove' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2004) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of The Siege Books
2 books
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The Siege Join the adventure in 'The Siege' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Siege Books series by Helen Dunmore.(2001)
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The Betrayal 'The Betrayal' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Siege Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2010)
Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books
5 books
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Ingo Experience the magic of 'Ingo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books universe.(2005)
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The Tide Knot Join the adventure in 'The Tide Knot' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books series by Helen Dunmore.(2006)
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The Deep In 'The Deep', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books saga.(2007)
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The Crossing of Ingo 'The Crossing of Ingo' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2008)
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Stormswept The Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books series continues with 'Stormswept', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2012)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
13 books
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Zennor in Darkness In 'Zennor in Darkness', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1994)
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Burning Bright In 'Burning Bright', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1994)
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A Spell of Winter 'A Spell of Winter' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(1995)
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Talking to the Dead In 'Talking to the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(1996)
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Your Blue Eyed Boy Join the adventure in 'Your Blue Eyed Boy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(1998)
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With Your Crooked Heart 'With Your Crooked Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(1999)
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Mourning Ruby Join the adventure in 'Mourning Ruby' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(2003)
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House of Orphans Join the adventure in 'House of Orphans' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(2006)
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Counting the Stars 'Counting the Stars' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2008)
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The Greatcoat Join the adventure in 'The Greatcoat' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(2012)
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The Lie 'The Lie' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2015)
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Exposure Experience the magic of 'Exposure' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2016)
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Birdcage Walk In 'Birdcage Walk', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2017)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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Protection 'Protection' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2011)
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The Land Lubbers Lying Down Below Experience the magic of 'The Land Lubbers Lying Down Below' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2012)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
12 books
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Apple Fall 'Apple Fall' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1983)
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The Sea Skater 'The Sea Skater' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(1986)
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The Raw Garden Join the adventure in 'The Raw Garden' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Helen Dunmore.(1988)
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Short Days, Long Nights Experience the magic of 'Short Days, Long Nights' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1991)
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Love of Fat Men 'Love of Fat Men' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Helen Dunmore.(1997)
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Ice Cream In 'Ice Cream', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2000)
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Out of the Blue Join the adventure in 'Out of the Blue' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Helen Dunmore.(2001)
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Silent Night Join the adventure in 'Silent Night' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Helen Dunmore.(2002)
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Glad Of These Times In 'Glad Of These Times', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2007)
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The Malarkey The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The Malarkey', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2012)
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Inside the Wave The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Inside the Wave', another thrilling entry from Helen Dunmore.(2017)
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Girl, BalancingOther Stories In 'Girl, BalancingOther Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2019)
Publication Order of Picture Books
4 books
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The Ferry Birds 'The Ferry Birds' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2010)
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The Islanders In 'The Islanders', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(2011)
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The Lonely Sea Dragon Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Lonely Sea Dragon', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Helen Dunmore.(2013)
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The Little Sea Dragon's Wild Adventure Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Little Sea Dragon's Wild Adventure', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Helen Dunmore.(2017)
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
1 books
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Grace Poole Her Testimony Join the adventure in 'Grace Poole Her Testimony' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Helen Dunmore.(2016)
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books
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Midnight Feast In 'Midnight Feast', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2007)
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Freedom 'Freedom' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Helen Dunmore has created.(2009)
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AQA GCSE Anthology Sunlight on the Grass Experience the magic of 'AQA GCSE Anthology Sunlight on the Grass' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2012)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Helen Dunmore?
Helen Dunmore is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 64 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Children's Books, Publication Order of The Siege Books, Publication Order of Ingo Chronicles Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Helen Dunmore book series to start with?
For readers new to Helen Dunmore's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Children's Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 22 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Helen Dunmore's writing.
Q: How many books has Helen Dunmore written?
Helen Dunmore has written over 64 books across 9 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.