Cyril Palmer published 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 4 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Cloud with the Silver Lining (1966). The best-known is A Cow Called Boy (1973).
Updated September 2026
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A Cow Called Boy
Cyril Palmer's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Sun Salutes You (1970)
Short story collections in order
A Cow Called Boy (1973)
My Father, Sun-Sun Johnson (1974)
Children's books in order
The Cloud with the Silver Lining (1966)
Big Doc Bitteroot (1968)
Baba and Mr. Big (1972)
The Wooing of Beppo Tate (1972)
Other books in order
The Broken Vessel (1960)
About Cyril Palmer
Cyril Everard Palmer was a Jamaican writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cyril Palmer FAQ
- How many books has Cyril Palmer written?
- Cyril Palmer published 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 4 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Cyril Palmer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Cow Called Boy.
- What is Cyril Palmer's last book?
- My Father, Sun-Sun Johnson (1974).
- What is Cyril Palmer's most famous book?
- A Cow Called Boy (1973) is Cyril Palmer's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.