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Books by Elen Caldecott | Wonderlit

Books by Elen Caldecott

39 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Project X Origins and The Marsh Road Mysteries series, Elen Caldecott writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Get Me Out of Here!

The Sands of Deception

Project X Origins

2 books · Ages 7–11

Diamonds and Daggers

Spooks and Scooters

The Mystery of Wickworth Manor

The Marsh Road Mysteries

5 books · Ages 8–12

The Screams of the Raptiss

The Secret Whirlpool

Ant's Pact

Project X Alien Adventures

11 books · Ages 4–11

Holo-board Havoc

Alien Adventures

1 book · Ages 6–8

Nose Dive

Magno Mayhem

Project X CODE Extra

2 books · Ages 6–9

Beach Detectives

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars

1 book · Ages 5–7

The Sprites' Den

The Unicorn's Foal

The Clocktower Charm

Evie's Magic Bracelet

4 books · Ages 6–9

The Lost Gift

Oxford Reading Tree: Word Sparks

1 book · Ages 5–7

The Search for Scott

Adventure Mouse

1 book · Ages 4–6

Storm in a Bubble

The Vault

2 books · Ages 7–11

Jenna Goes Home

Oxford Reading Tree: TreeTops Reflect

1 book · Ages 7–9

Robo-Bat Raid

Isaac and the Toxics

1 book · Ages 5–7

Family Business

1 book · Ages 7–11

The Iron Ship

Readerful: The Never Door

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant

How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant

For the child navigating the complex waves of losing a grandparent and the fierce desire to protect their legacy through

Cover of How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini

How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini

Ali Ferguson moves to Lever Tower with his mum, where he quickly befriends Caitlin and Gez. Together, they unravel a loc

Cover of Operation Eiffel Tower

Operation Eiffel Tower

Join a young protagonist as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of their parents' separation. This touching and hu

Cover of The Short Knife

The Short Knife

Set in 454AD Britain, Mai's world is plunged into chaos after the Romans withdraw. Fleeing Saxon warriors, she finds her

Cover of The Blackthorn Branch

The Blackthorn Branch

When her older brother Byron is lured into the underworld by the mysterious Fair Folk, Cassie and her cousin Siân embark

By Age Range

Get Me Out of Here!

Tiger x 4

Ant's Pact

How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant

How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini

Get Me Out of Here!

How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant

How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini

Operation Eiffel Tower

Common Themes

Adventure Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Teamwork & Collaboration Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Mystery Family & Siblings

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Kristy and the Vampires

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Starcross

Night of the Undead Frogs

Night of the Undead Frogs