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ⓘ About Zenna Henderson
Zenna Henderson is a bestselling science fiction author who is best known for her “People” collection of stories. Henderson published “Come on Wagon,” her first science fiction story in 19651 and it was this work that would make her what she is today. A complete collection of all of Zenna Henderson’s stories titled Ingathering, which included previously uncollected works was published in 1995 soon after her death. Zenna Henderson’s works of fiction have often been referred to as pre-feminist. She also finds some inspiration especially when it comes to themes of ostracism from her childhood and young adulthood experiences being raised as a Mormon and leaving to go marry a Methodist.
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Who is Zenna Henderson?
Zenna Henderson is a bestselling science fiction author who is best known for her “People” collection of stories. Henderson published “Come on Wagon,” her first science fiction story in 19651 and it was this work that would make her what she is today. A complete collection of all of Zenna Henderson’s stories titled Ingathering, which included previously uncollected works was published in 1995 soon after her death.
Which Zenna Henderson series should I start with?
The best place to start is The People series, the earliest of Zenna Henderson's multi-book series: it opens with Pilgrimage (1961) and runs to 4 books across 1961–1991, ending with Ingathering (1991).
How many books has Zenna Henderson written?
Zenna Henderson has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1961 and 2020. 4 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being The People series with 4 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Zenna Henderson's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Zenna Henderson's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The People (1961–1991, 4 books).
How are Zenna Henderson's books organised into series?
This guide splits Zenna Henderson's 11 books into 1 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The People (4 books, 1961–1991).