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Books by Helen Cresswell | Wonderlit

Books by Helen Cresswell

11 books · Ages 7–16

Known for the The Bagthorpe Saga series, Helen Cresswell writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–16, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, loneliness & belonging, love & family.

Series

The Piemakers

Ordinary Jack

Absolute Zero

The Bagthorpe Saga

4 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

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A Gift from Winklesea

Helen Cresswell

For the child who loves the magic of 'what if' and the thrill of keeping a secret, this story explores the joy and work

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The Night-watchmen

Helen Cresswell

For the child who wonders about the secret lives of people on the margins and finds magic in the ordinary mystery of a p

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Helen Cresswell

By Age Range

A Gift from Winklesea

A Gift from Winklesea

The Piemakers

The Night-watchmen

The Piemakers

Common Themes

Being Different Loneliness & Belonging Love & Family Family & Siblings Humor Growing Up Creativity & Imagination Mystery

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in quiet, forgotten places. A haunting tale of a girl who befr

Ages 8–12

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The Beachcombers

Helen Cresswell

For the child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in the everyday, this atmospheric tale explores the thin line

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The Winter of the Birds

Helen Cresswell

For the teen exploring the boundary between bravery and delusion, this atmospheric thriller asks what it means to be a h

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Helen Cresswell

For the child grappling with the sudden loss of stability and family connection, this honest diary explores navigating l

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Helen Cresswell

Minty discovers an ancient moondial with the power to pull her through time, where she must face danger to rescue two ch

The Night-watchmen

Up the Pier

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Mercy's Mill

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies

Who Will U Be?