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ⓘ About Jill Paton Walsh
About Jill Paton Walsh The British author Jill Paton Walsh was well known mystery thrillers and children’s novels, which were both imaginative and creative. Reaching an audience of young readers worldwide, she was a gifted storyteller who could immediately capture the attention of her audience. This would work to establish her as a household name for many, allowing her to become hugely successful on an international level. Writing a number of mystery thrillers too, she was highly gifted in the art of suspense as well, keeping the reader hooked throughout. Her mysteries were both intelligent and creative, as she knew exactly what she wanted to do with the genre. Remaining in complete control of her art at all times, she would pace her stories and narratives with expert precision too.
All Book Series by Jill Paton Walsh
Thomas and the Tinners
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1995 Co-authored · Alan Marks
The Butty Boy / The Huffler
Book 6 of 18 · published 1975 Co-authored · Juliette Palmer
Wordhoard: Anglo-Saxon Stories
Single-title series · published 1965 Co-authored · Kevin Crossley-Holland
Matthew and the Sea Singer
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1993
Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1980
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jill Paton Walsh?
About Jill Paton Walsh The British author Jill Paton Walsh was well known mystery thrillers and children's novels, which were both imaginative and creative. Reaching an audience of young readers worldwide, she was a gifted storyteller who could immediately capture the attention of her audience. This would work to establish her as a household name for many, allowing her to become hugely successful on an international level.
Which Jill Paton Walsh series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Imogen Quy series, the earliest of Jill Paton Walsh's multi-book series: it opens with The Wyndham Case (1993) and runs to 4 books across 1993–2007, ending with The Bad Quarto (2007). Jill Paton Walsh's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jill Paton Walsh written?
Jill Paton Walsh has 50 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1965 and 2013. 12 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Imogen Quy series with 4 books — and 38 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jill Paton Walsh's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jill Paton Walsh's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Goldengrove (1972–1976, 2 books), Gripping Tales (1989–1995, 2 books) and Imogen Quy (1993–2007, 4 books), plus 1 more.
How are Jill Paton Walsh's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jill Paton Walsh's 50 books into 4 named series and 38 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Imogen Quy (4 books, 1993–2007); Lord Peter Wimsey & Harriet Vane (4 books, 1998–2013); Goldengrove (2 books, 1972–1976); Gripping Tales (2 books, 1989–1995).