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Books by Linda Newbery | Wonderlit

Books by Linda Newbery

60 books · Ages 2–18

Known for the The Shouting Wind Trilogy and Moving On series, Linda Newbery writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–18, alongside 39 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, family & siblings, nature & outdoors.

Series

The Shouting Wind

The Cliff Path

The Kind Ghosts

The Shouting Wind Trilogy

3 books · Ages 12–16

No Sense of Direction

Moving On

1 book · Ages 12–16

The Elephant, the Hare and the Black Cobra

Mr Darwin and the Ape Boy

2 books · Ages 9–11

A Dog Called Whatnot

Whatnot Takes Charge

2 books · Ages 5–8

Rain Cat

The Cat with Two Names

The Cat Who Wasn't There

6 books · Ages 6–9

Very Brave Dog

Runaway Horse!

Rescue Dog

Barney the Boat Dog

3 books · Ages 5–9

The Little Mermaid

1 book · Ages 6–10

Andie's Moon

At No. 6 Chelsea Walk

1 book · Ages 9–12

Polly's March

The Historical House

1 book · Ages 9–13

Girls for the Vote

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Hard and Fast

For the teenager navigating the high-stakes world of competitive sports and the intense personal pressures of standing o

Cover of Run with the Hare

Run with the Hare

For the teenager grappling with complex ethical choices, this story explores the tension between local traditions and th

Cover of The Wearing of the Green

The Wearing of the Green

For the teenager grappling with complex loyalties, this story follows a young woman choosing a side in a dangerous fight

Cover of Some Other War

For the reader grappling with the heavy reality of war, this story follows twins whose bond is tested by the trauma of t

Cover of A Fear of Heights

A Fear of Heights

For the teen or preteen struggling with a specific phobia or the weight of family expectations. A relatable look at over

Cover of The Nowhere Girl

The Nowhere Girl

For the child feeling unsettled by a big move who finds themselves looking to the past to make sense of their new surrou

Cover of Whistling Jack

For the child curious about the past and the lasting ripples of history, this mystery explores how war touches every cor

Cover of Blitz Boys

For the child curious about history's hardest moments, this story explores finding friendship and courage while living t

Cover of No Way Back

The arrival of a new girl named Natalie tests the loyalty between two best friends, turning their stable world into a co

Cover of The Damage Done

The Damage Done

Kirsty finds solace only with her horses until she crosses paths with Dally, a runaway teenager fleeing the crushing dem

Cover of From E to You

Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery

For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec

Cover of Windfall

For the teen processing how global crises change their local world. Follow a village through the early days of WWI as ol

Cover of Lost Boy

Moving to a new town is hard enough, but finding a roadside memorial with your own initials on it sparks a mystery invol

Cover of Sisterland

As Hilly’s grandmother loses her memory to Alzheimer’s, long-buried secrets from Nazi Germany emerge, forcing the family

Cover of The Shell House

The Shell House

Greg investigates a ruined mansion, uncovering a tragic link between his own search for identity and the secrets of a so

Cover of Catcall

For parents supporting a child through a sibling's sudden withdrawal or behavioral changes. A sensitive look at family b

Cover of Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery

Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery

Moving to a quiet rural village gives a teenage girl the space she needs to gain a new perspective after her world in En

Cover of Nevermore

For the young reader navigating the unsettling feeling of a new home and the bittersweet transition of leaving childhood

Cover of At the Firefly Gate

At the Firefly Gate

Moving to the country leaves Henry feeling lonely, until a friendship with an elderly neighbor pulls him into a mysterio

Cover of The Sandfather

For the teenager navigating a complicated relationship with a distant parent or uncovering long-held family secrets whil

Cover of Set in Stone

A naive art tutor enters a majestic home filled with diary entries, hidden secrets, and a web of betrayal that threatens

Cover of Flightsend

Charlie watches her mother try to rebuild their broken lives in a remote, ramshackle cottage while grieving the loss of

Cover of Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

Adèle Geras, Anne Fine, Henrietta Branford, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Tony Mitton, Alan Garner, Berlie Doherty, Gillian Cross, Kit Wright, Michael Morpurgo, Susan Gates, Linda Newbery

For the child who loves the magic of 'once upon a time' but wants to see themselves in the story. These fresh takes on o

Cover of The Treasure House

The Treasure House

Nina's world is turned upside down when her mother disappears, leaving a mysterious note. Determined to find answers, Ni

Cover of Tilly's Promise

Tilly's Promise

Nurse Tilly asks her sweetheart to protect her brother at the WWI front lines, realizing too late how hard it is to keep

Cover of Lob

Grandpa Will says you have to be special to see the Green Man. While her parents doubt, Lucy searches the garden for the

Cover of The Brockenspectre

The Brockenspectre

When his father disappears in the peaks, Tomas must face his deepest fears and the legendary mountain creature known as

Cover of Until We Win

This powerful novel immerses readers in the Suffragette movement, highlighting the courage and perseverance of those who

Cover of The Key to Flambards

The Key to Flambards

For the child adjusting to a physical injury or a major move, this story follows Grace as she finds healing and mystery

Cover of Girls on the Up

Girls on the Up

For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d

Cover of This Book is Cruelty-Free

This Book is Cruelty-Free

Everyday choices from the snacks on your plate to the clothes in your closet can protect animals and the planet in this

Cover of The One True Thing

The One True Thing

When the ground shifts, where can one true thing be found?

Cover of Missing Rose

Anna is determined to find her missing sister, Rose, but the search leads her into a tangle of family secrets that chang

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Monkey Pop-Ups A Book of Colors

Posy

The Marmalade Pony

Monkey Pop-Ups A Book of Colors

The Marmalade Pony

A Fear of Heights

The Nowhere Girl

Hard and Fast

The Kind Ghosts

Run with the Hare

Common Themes

Growing Up Family & Siblings Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Curiosity & Wonder Being Different History Loneliness & Belonging

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Tricia Gardella

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