Books by Berlie Doherty

Berlie Doherty writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, love & family, family & siblings.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

The Magic Bicycle

Berlie Doherty

A young boy dreams of soaring on his new bicycle at night, but during the day, he just can't find his balance. Soon, he

Ages 4–8

Street Child

Berlie Doherty

Young orphan Jim Jarvis flees a brutal workhouse in 1860s London, struggling to survive on the streets until he finds a

Ages 9–12

The Famous Adventures of Jack

Berlie Doherty

Mother Greenwood shares tall tales of many different Jacks, then leaves the final resolution open for you to imagine you

Ages 7–10

The Girl Who Saw Lions

Berlie Doherty

Abela faces loss in Tanzania while Rosa lives a quiet life in England until their paths cross through a life-changing ad

Ages 10–14

Classic Fairy Tales

Berlie Doherty

For the child enchanted by magic and old-world wonder. This lyrical collection brings twelve timeless tales to life thro

Ages 7–11

Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery

For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o

Ages 8–12

Daughter of the Sea

Berlie Doherty

For the family navigating the bittersweet process of letting a child grow into their true self and finding where they tr

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Common Themes

Loneliness & Belonging Love & Family Family & Siblings Growing Up Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Nature & Outdoors

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