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ⓘ About Nancy Farmer
Nancy Farmer grew up in a hotel near the Mexico-Arizona border, here she worked the switchboard when she was just nine. She found the time to hang out in the old state prison as well as the hobo jungle along the banks of the Colorado River. In 1963, she got her BA from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Instead of getting some kind of regular job, she joined the Peace Corps and got sent to India, where she was from 1963-1965. She got back and moved into a commune in Berkley, sold newspapers as a street vendor for a time. Then got hired in the Entomology department at UC Berkley and took Chemistry courses while she was there. Still restless, she went to Africa. She and one of her buddies tried to hitchhike by boat, however the ship they had picked wound up being stolen. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, Nancy Farmer has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Nancy Farmer
The House of the Scorpion
The House of the Scorpion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Matteo Alacran Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
The Lord of Opium
The Lord of Opium continues the Publication Order of Matteo Alacran Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Sea of Trolls
The Sea of Trolls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sea of Trolls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
The Land of the Silver Apples
The Land of the Silver Apples is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sea of Trolls Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
The Islands of the Blessed
The Islands of the Blessed continues the Publication Order of Sea of Trolls Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Do You Know Me
Do You Know Me is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
The Warm Place
Conflict and courage define The Warm Place, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Nancy Farmer that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
A Girl Named Disaster
A Girl Named Disaster continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A New Year's Tale
A New Year's Tale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
Runnery Granary
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Runnery Granary, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
Casey Jones's Fireman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Casey Jones's Fireman, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
Clever Ali
Clever Ali continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38, another outstanding contribution from Nancy Farmer.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Nancy Farmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
Firebirds
Firebirds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
Full-Blooded Fantasy
A gripping mystery unfolds in Full-Blooded Fantasy as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Nancy Farmer's mastery of suspense.
The Wand in the Word
The Wand in the Word is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
Firebirds Soaring
Firebirds Soaring is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nancy Farmer have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nancy Farmer?
Nancy Farmer is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Matteo Alacran Books, Publication Order of Sea of Trolls Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Nancy Farmer series to start with?
For readers new to Nancy Farmer's work, the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Nancy Farmer written?
Nancy Farmer has written over 58 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Nancy Farmer books in order?
Yes, reading Nancy Farmer's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Nancy Farmer write in?
Nancy Farmer writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 58 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Nancy Farmer's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Nancy Farmer's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Nancy Farmer's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Nancy Farmer's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series. The first book, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.