Jill Paton Walsh
1937 – 2020
The British author Jill Paton Walsh was well known mystery thrillers and children’s novels, which were both imaginative and creative. Reaching an audience of young readers worldwide, she was a gifted storyteller who could immediately capture the attention of her audience. This would work to establish her as a household name for many, allowing her to become hugely successful on an international level. Writing a number of mystery thrillers too, she was highly gifted in the art of suspense as well, keeping the reader hooked throughout.
Publication Order
Standalone Books
Matthew and the Sea Singer
1993
Wordhoard: Anglo-Saxon Stories(With: Kevin Crossley-Holland)
1965
The Butty Boy / The Huffler(With: Juliette Palmer)
1975
Hengest's Tale
1966
Fireweed
1969
The Dolphin Crossing
1970
Farewell, Great King
1972
The Emperor's Winding Sheet
1974
The Walls of Athens
1977
A Chance Child
1978
Children of the Fox
1978
Lapsing
1986
Torch
1988
Grace
1991
Knowledge of Angels
1994
The Serpentine Cave
1997
A Desert in Bohemia
2000
The Dawnstone
1973
Toolmaker
1974
Crossing to Salamis
1977
Persian Gold
1978
The Green Book / Shine
1982
Babylon
1982
Gaffer Samson's Luck
1985
Five Tides
1986
Lost and Found(With: Mary Rayner)
1985
A Parcel of Patterns
1983
A School for Lovers
1989
Can I Play Jenny Jones?
1992
Can I Play Wolf?
1992
Can I Play Queenie?
1992