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Books by Ivan Southall | Wonderlit

Books by Ivan Southall

4 books · Ages 6–16

Known for the The Custard Trilogy series, Ivan Southall writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–16, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, growing up, fear & bravery.

Series

King of the Sticks

The Custard Trilogy

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Fox Hole

Ten-year-old Ken faces a suspenseful solo journey to his relatives, only to become trapped in a dangerous, abandoned gol

By Age Range

The Fox Hole

The Fox Hole

Ash Road

King of the Sticks

Josh

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Growing Up Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Survival & Wilderness Being Different Anxiety & Worry Love & Family

Ash Road

King of the Sticks

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