Geraldine McCaughrean Books in Order

Geraldine McCaughrean is a prolific British author, known for her diverse and acclaimed works across various age groups. Born in 1951 and raised in North London, she began her career in publishing before transitioning to full-time writing in 1988. Her extensive bibliography comprises over 120 books, 50 short plays for schools, and a radio play. McCaughrean is celebrated for her children's literature, including novels such as A Little Lower than the Angels (1987), Gold Dust (1993), and Not the End of the World (2004), each of which has won the prestigious Whitbread Children's Book Award, a distinction she holds three times. She is also renowned for her retellings of classic tales, myths, and legends from around the world, such as The Orchard Book of Greek Myths (1992) and The Orchard Book of Roman Myths (1999). A resident of Berkshire, McCaughrean continues to create and innovate, with her work frequently adapted for stage and screen, including her official sequel to J. M. Barrie.