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Books by Leon Garfield | Wonderlit

Books by Leon Garfield

7 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the Adelaide Harris series, Leon Garfield writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of history, loneliness & belonging, adventure.

Series

The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris

Adelaide Harris

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

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Devil in the Fog

For the child questioning where they truly belong, this high stakes mystery follows a boy moving from a colorful theater

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The Ghost Downstairs

Greedy Mr. Fast trades seven years of his life for a fortune, only to find himself haunted by a small, lost spectre in t

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Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey

By Age Range

Devil in the Fog

The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris

The Ghost Downstairs

Devil in the Fog

The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris

Common Themes

History Loneliness & Belonging Adventure Growing Up Mystery Fear & Bravery Family & Siblings Being Different

Leon Garfield

For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s

Ages 8–12

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The Sound of Coaches

Born on a thundering coach in the 1700s, Sam must journey across England to uncover the secret of his true parents.

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The Apprentices

Traverse the foggy streets and dangerous quays of 18th-century London through the eyes of twelve young apprentices fight

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The December Rose

For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this Victorian thriller follows a young sweep's apprentice who finds

The Ghost Downstairs

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