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ⓘ About Laura Ellen Anderson
Laura Ellen Anderson Laura Ellen Anderson is the talented British author and artist behind a bunch of wonderful children’s books. She not only writes the words but also creates all the delightful pictures that bring her stories to life. You might know her from the hilarious graphic novel series, Evil Emperor Penguin. She’s also the illustrator for many other beloved children’s titles. One thing that makes her work so special is her incredible skill with characters. She builds protagonists who feel like instant friends, people you immediately want to root for. They are often quirky and full of personality, finding themselves in all sorts of amusing and tricky spots. This fantastic character work is a huge part of what makes her books such a fun escape.
All Book Series by Laura Ellen Anderson
Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2020
Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2024
Marnie Midnight and the Minibeast Mission
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laura Ellen Anderson?
Laura Ellen Anderson Laura Ellen Anderson is the talented British author and artist behind a bunch of wonderful children's books. She not only writes the words but also creates all the delightful pictures that bring her stories to life. You might know her from the hilarious graphic novel series, Evil Emperor Penguin.
Which Laura Ellen Anderson series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Evil Emperor Penguin series, the earliest of Laura Ellen Anderson's multi-book series: it opens with Evil Emperor Penguin (2015) and runs to 6 books across 2015–2023, ending with The World Will Be Mine! (2023). Laura Ellen Anderson's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Laura Ellen Anderson written?
Laura Ellen Anderson has 24 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2025. 21 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Amelia Fang series with 9 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Laura Ellen Anderson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Laura Ellen Anderson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Evil Emperor Penguin (2015–2023, 6 books), Amelia Fang (2017–2020, 9 books) and Rainbow Grey (2021–2023, 3 books), plus 1 more.
How are Laura Ellen Anderson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Laura Ellen Anderson's 24 books into 4 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Amelia Fang (9 books, 2017–2020); Evil Emperor Penguin (6 books, 2015–2023); Marnie Midnight (3 books, 2024–2025); Rainbow Grey (3 books, 2021–2023).