Geraldine McCaughrean

What genres and age groups does Geraldine McCaughrean write for?

She writes mainly for children and young adults, including historical and adventure fiction, and retellings of classics and myths. She has also written short plays and a radio play.

How extensive is her body of work?

She has written over 120 books, plus about 50 short plays for schools and a radio play.

Where is a good place to start reading her books?

Good entry points include standalone novels such as The Kite Rider, Where the World Ends and The White Darkness, or her retellings of classics such as The Odyssey and The Canterbury Tales.

Are her books part of ongoing series or mostly stand-alone?

Many of her novels are stand-alone. She has also contributed to publisher series of retold classics (for example Puffin and Nosy Crow editions), so check individual book descriptions for any required reading order.

Have any of her works been adapted for stage or other media?

Yes. She has written plays and a radio play, and at least one novel has been adapted or is being adapted for the stage.