Order of Annalena McAfee Books

Annalena McAfee is a distinguished English writer who has made her mark in both adult fiction and children's literature. Born in London and educated at Essex University, she brings a rich background in journalism to her literary work, having spent more than thirty years in the newspaper industry.

Her impressive editorial career includes serving as arts and literary editor at the Financial Times and establishing the Guardian Review, where she remained at the helm for six years. McAfee's expertise in literature has been recognized through her roles as a judge for prestigious awards including the Orange Prize for Fiction, the South Bank Show Awards, and the Ben Pimlott Prize for political writing.

She entered the publishing world in 1984 with her picture book "The Visitors Who Came to Stay," marking the beginning of a diverse writing career that spans multiple genres. McAfee shares her life with fellow author Ian McEwan.

Publication Order of Chapter Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Patrick's Perfect PetPatrick's Perfect Pet
2002

Publication Order of Picture Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Visitors Who Came To StayThe Visitors Who Came To Stay
1985
2
Kirsty Knows BestKirsty Knows Best
1987
3
All the Way to the StarsAll the Way to the Stars
1995
4
Why Do Stars Come Out At Night?Why Do Stars Come Out At Night?
1997
5
Busy BabyBusy Baby
1998

Publication Order of Sprinters Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Shape up, Monty!Shape up, Monty!
1991
2
The Snow MazeThe Snow Maze
1992
3
Impossible Parents Go GreenImpossible Parents Go Green
1992
4
The Finger EaterThe Finger Eater
1992
5
New Big HouseNew Big House
1992
6
My Little BrotherMy Little Brother
1992
7
The Haunting of Pip ParkerThe Haunting of Pip Parker
1992
8
Holly and the SkyboardHolly and the Skyboard
1993
9
The Baked Bean KidsThe Baked Bean Kids
1993
10
The Magic BoathouseThe Magic Boathouse
1994
11
Impossible ParentsImpossible Parents
1994
12
Beware the Killer CoatBeware the Killer Coat
1994
13
Art, You're Magic!Art, You're Magic!
1994
14
Hector the RatHector the Rat
1994
15
Fighting DragonsFighting Dragons
1995
16
Little StupendoLittle Stupendo
1995
17
Ronnie and the Giant MillipedeRonnie and the Giant Millipede
1995
18
Easy PeasyEasy Peasy
1995
19
Cup Final KidCup Final Kid
1996
20
Care of HenryCare of Henry
1996
21
Emmelina and the MonsterEmmelina and the Monster
1998
22
The Polecat CafeThe Polecat Cafe
1998
23
Flora's Fantastic RevengeFlora's Fantastic Revenge
2000
24
Little Stupendo Files HighLittle Stupendo Files High
2001
25
Patrick's Perfect PetPatrick's Perfect Pet
2002
26
Tricky Nelly NicklebyTricky Nelly Nickleby
2003
27
Cool as a CucumberCool as a Cucumber
2003
28
No Tights for GeorgeNo Tights for George
2004
29
Fearless FitzroyFearless Fitzroy
2005
30
Molly and the BeanstalkMolly and the Beanstalk
2006
31
Lady-long-legsLady-long-legs
2006
32
Tarquin the Wonder HorseTarquin the Wonder Horse
2006
33
The Most Impossible ParentsThe Most Impossible Parents
2010

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Girl Who Got to Number OneThe Girl Who Got to Number One
1991
2
DreamkidzDreamkidz
1998
3
The SpoilerThe Spoiler
2011
4
HameHame
2017
5
NightshadeNightshade
2020