Christine Nöstlinger books in order
Austrian children's and young adult's writer
- Lived
- 1936–2018
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 11
Christine Nöstlinger published 2 novels, 4 novellas and 5 children's books, beginning with Fly Away Home (1973). The best-known is Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy (1975).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Christine Nöstlinger
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Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy
Christine Nöstlinger's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy (1975)
Nagle Einen Pudding an Die Wand (1990)
Novellas in order
Girl Missing (1974)
Marrying Off Mother (1975)
Mr. Bat's Great Invention (1978)
Fred Again (1990)
Children's books in order
Fly Away Home (1973)
Luke and Angela (1978)
But Jasper Came Instead (1982)
The Cucumber King (1983)
Guardian Ghost (1986)
About Christine Nöstlinger
Christine Nöstlinger was an Austrian writer best known for children's books. She received one of two inaugural Astrid Lindgren Memorial Awards from the Swedish Arts Council in 2003, the biggest prize in children's literature, for her career contribution to "children's and young adult literature in the broadest sense." She received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for "lasting contribution to children's literature" in 1984 and was one of three people through 2012 to win both of these major international awards.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Christine Nöstlinger FAQ
- How many books has Christine Nöstlinger written?
- Christine Nöstlinger published 2 novels, 4 novellas and 5 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Christine Nöstlinger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy.
- What is Christine Nöstlinger's last book?
- Nagle Einen Pudding an Die Wand (1990).
- What is Christine Nöstlinger's most famous book?
- Conrad: The Factory-Made Boy (1975) is Christine Nöstlinger's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.