Order of Chris d’Lacey Books

English children's author Chris d'Lacey has captivated young readers with his fantasy novels, particularly through beloved series like the Last Dragon Chronicles, Dragons of Wayward Crescent, and Unicorne Files. His journey to becoming a published writer took an unconventional path – he didn't attempt fiction writing until age 32, when he crafted an ambitious 250,000-word story as a gift for his wife. Fiction writing then went on hiatus for seven years until he penned a competition entry that would become A Hole at the Pole.

Though d'Lacey didn't win the £2,000 contest prize, his manuscript caught a publisher's attention, leading to the 1994 publication of A Hole at the Pole as a picture book. His debut novel, Henry Spaloosh! (with illustrations by Philip Reeve), followed in 1998.

d'Lacey's literary achievements include prestigious honors such as the Carnegie Medal, Rotherham Children's Book Award, and Books Factor Award. The University of Leicester has recognized his contributions to literature with an honorary doctorate, and he continues his association with the institution. Below is a chronological list of Chris d'Lacey's published works: