Lucy M. Boston Books in Order
Lucy M. Boston is a celebrated English novelist, renowned for her captivating works that have bridged the gap between children's and adult literature. Born Lucy Maria Wood, she began publishing her writing at the age of 60, marking the beginning of a prolific career that would span several decades. Boston is perhaps best known for her enchanting "Green Knowe" series, a collection of six low fantasy novels that have become a staple of children's literature. Published by Faber between 1954 and 1976, the series is set against the backdrop of Green Knowe, a fictional country manor house inspired by Boston's own home at Hemingford Grey. Her work has garnered significant acclaim, including the Carnegie Medal for A Stranger at Green Knowe in 1961.
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Book Series by Lucy M. Boston
- #1AmazonYew Hall(1954)
- #2AmazonThe Castle of Yew(1965)
- #3AmazonThe Sea Egg(1967)
- #4AmazonThe House That Grew(1969)
- #5AmazonThe Horned Man; Or, Whom Will You Send To Fetch Her Away?(1970)
- #6AmazonNothing Said(1971)
- #7AmazonThe Guardians of the House(1974)
- #8AmazonThe Fossil Snake(1976)
- #9AmazonCurfew & Other Eerie Tales(2011)
About Lucy M. Boston
Lucy M. Boston is a celebrated English novelist, renowned for her captivating works that have bridged the gap between children's and adult literature. Born Lucy Maria Wood, she began publishing her writing at the age of 60, marking the beginning of a prolific career that would span several decades. Boston is perhaps best known for her enchanting "Green Knowe" series, a collection of six low fantasy novels that have become a staple of children's literature. Published by Faber between 1954 and 1976, the series is set against the backdrop of Green Knowe, a fictional country manor house inspired by Boston's own home at Hemingford Grey. Her work has garnered significant acclaim, including the Carnegie Medal for A Stranger at Green Knowe in 1961.
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