Order of Alan Garner Books

British fantasy author Alan Garner has captivated readers with his enchanting tales that draw deeply from the wells of British folklore and mythology. Writing primarily for children and young adults, Garner crafts stories that seamlessly weave together magical realism and powerful sense of place, delving into the interconnected themes of history, memory, and supernatural forces.

His literary works, notably The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and Red Shift, have earned widespread acclaim for their linguistic richness, boundless imagination, and enduring impact on contemporary fantasy writing. Garner launched his writing career in 1960 with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, which marked the beginning of the Weirdstone Trilogy series.

The following list presents Alan Garner's published works arranged chronologically by their original publication dates:

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Cavalcade of GoblinsA Cavalcade of Goblins
1969
2
Over the RainbowOver the Rainbow
1983
3
A Treasury of Witches and WizardsA Treasury of Witches and Wizards
1996
4
FreedomFreedom
2009
5
The Lobster's Birthday and Other StoriesThe Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories
2014
6
Cornerstones: Subterranean Writings; from Dartmoor to the Arctic CircleCornerstones: Subterranean Writings; from Dartmoor to the Arctic Circle
2018

Publication Order of Chapbooks

#TitleYearBuy
1
Princess and the Golden ManePrincess and the Golden Mane
1981
2
Jack and the BeanstalkJack and the Beanstalk
1992
3
Grey Wolf, Prince Jack and the FirebirdGrey Wolf, Prince Jack and the Firebird
1998

Publication Order of Collections

#TitleYearBuy
1
The GuizerThe Guizer
1975
2
Fairytales of GoldFairytales of Gold
1979
3
Alan Garner's Book of British Fairy TalesAlan Garner's Book of British Fairy Tales
1984
4
A Bag of MoonshineA Bag of Moonshine
1986
5
Collected Folk TalesCollected Folk Tales
2011

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Voice That ThundersThe Voice That Thunders
1998
2
Where Shall We Run To?Where Shall We Run To?
2011

Publication Order of Picture Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The BreadhorseThe Breadhorse
1975
2
The Little Red HenThe Little Red Hen
1997

Publication Order of Tales of Alderley Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Weirdstone of BrisingamenThe Weirdstone of Brisingamen
1960
2
The Moon of GomrathThe Moon of Gomrath
1963
3
BonelandBoneland
2012

Publication Order of The Stone Book Quartet Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Stone BookThe Stone Book
1976
2
Granny ReardunGranny Reardun
1977
3
Tom Fobble's DayTom Fobble's Day
1977
4
The Aimer GateThe Aimer Gate
1978

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
ElidorElidor
1965
2
The Owl ServiceThe Owl Service
1967
3
Red ShiftRed Shift
1973
4
The Golden BrothersThe Golden Brothers
1979
5
Girl of the Golden GateGirl of the Golden Gate
1979
6
The Lad of the GadThe Lad of the Gad
1980
7
Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time
1993
8
StrandloperStrandloper
1996
9
The Well of the WindThe Well of the Wind
1998
10
ThursbitchThursbitch
2003
11
Treacle WalkerTreacle Walker
2021