Sally Gardner Books in Order

Sally Gardner is a critically acclaimed author and illustrator, celebrated for her imaginative and often magical storytelling. Born in London, she has spent her life navigating the complexities of dyslexia, a condition that once led her to be labeled unteachable. However, this perceived obstacle only fueled her determination, as she went on to earn a degree with honors from a prestigious London art college and secure a scholarship to a renowned theater school. A successful costume designer, Gardner's creative talents have been showcased in numerous notable productions. As a mother of three, she turned her focus to writing and illustrating picture books, chapter books, and novels that transport readers to enchanting worlds. Her unique voice has earned her the accolade of 'an idiosyncratic genius' from London's Sunday Times.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Sally Gardner

  • #1
    Operation Bunny(2012)
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  • #2
    Three Pickled Herrings(2013)
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  • #3
    The Vanishing of Billy Buckle(2013)
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  • #4
    The Matchbox Mysteries(2014)
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  • #5
    The Flying Carpet Thief(2017)
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    The Red Necklace(2007)
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  • #2
    The Silver Blade(2009)
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    The Strongest Girl in the World(1999)
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  • #2
    The Invisible Boy(2002)
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  • #3
    The Smallest Girl Ever(2002)
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  • #4
    The Boy Who Could Fly(2002)
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  • #5
    The Boy with the Magic Numbers(2003)
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  • #6
    Boy With The Lightning Feet(2006)
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  • #1
    Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Blue Moon(2018)
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  • #2
    Mr. Tiger, Betsy, and the Sea Dragon(2019)
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  • #3
    Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Golden Seahorse(2020)
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  • #1
    My Little Princess(1994)
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  • #2
    The Fairy Catalogue(2000)
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  • #3
    The Fairy Tale Catalog(2000)
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  • #4
    The Glass Heart(2001)
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  • #5
    Mama Don't Go Out Tonight(2002)
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  • #6
    Fairy Shopping(2003)
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  • #7
    The Button Book (With: Sally Nicholls)(2006)
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  • #8
    The Princess and the Pea(2011)
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  • #1
    The Button Book (With: Sally Nicholls)(2006)
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  • #2
    Who Makes a Forest? (By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei)(2020)
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  • #3
    The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book (By: Sally Nicholls,Gosia Herba)(2023)
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  • #4
    Who Makes an Ocean? (By: Sally Nicholls,Carolina Rabei)(2023)
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  • #1
    The Little Nut Tree(1993)
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  • #2
    I, Coriander(2005)
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  • #3
    Lucy Willow(2006)
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  • #4
    The Double Shadow(2011)
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  • #5
    Maggot Moon(2012)
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  • #6
    A Palace Full of Princesses(2012)
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  • #7
    Tinder(2013)
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  • #8
    The Door That Lead to Where(2015)
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  • #9
    My Side of the Diamond(2017)
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  • #10
    The Wind in the Wall(2018)
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  • #11
    Invisible In A Bright Light(2019)
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  • #12
    The Snow Song(2021)
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  • #13
    The Weather Woman(2022)
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  • #1
    Boolar's Big Day Out(2003)
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  • #2
    The Countess's Calamity(2003)
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  • #1
    The Tindims of Rubbish Island(2020)
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About Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner is a critically acclaimed author and illustrator, celebrated for her imaginative and often magical storytelling. Born in London, she has spent her life navigating the complexities of dyslexia, a condition that once led her to be labeled unteachable. However, this perceived obstacle only fueled her determination, as she went on to earn a degree with honors from a prestigious London art college and secure a scholarship to a renowned theater school. A successful costume designer, Gardner's creative talents have been showcased in numerous notable productions. As a mother of three, she turned her focus to writing and illustrating picture books, chapter books, and novels that transport readers to enchanting worlds. Her unique voice has earned her the accolade of 'an idiosyncratic genius' from London's Sunday Times.

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