Books by Helen Cresswell

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 Bagthorpe Saga

4 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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

Ages 8–12

Up the Pier

Helen Cresswell

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

The Beachcombers

Helen Cresswell

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

10 books

Ages 12–18

10 books