Books by Patrick Ness

Known for the Chaos Walking and Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series, Patrick Ness writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, self-confidence & identity, being different.

Series

Chaos Walking

4 books · Ages 14–18

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

A Monster Calls

Patrick Ness

Thirteen-year-old Conor is haunted by a recurring nightmare as his mother battles cancer. One night, an ancient tree mon

Ages 8–12

More Than This

Patrick Ness

For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m

Ages 14–18

Different for Boys

Patrick Ness

Ant Stevenson navigates a tangle of confusing romances and homophobic friends in this frank, funny look at the messy rea

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

9 books