Elizabeth Goudge books in order
English fiction writer
- Lived
- 1900–1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 41
Elizabeth Goudge published 24 novels, 1 novella, 5 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 6 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Green Dolphin Street (1944). The best-known is The Little White Horse (1946).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elizabeth Goudge
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The Little White Horse
Elizabeth Goudge's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Island Magic (1934)
Towers in the Mist (1938)
Smoky House (1940)
Henrietta's House (1942)
Green Dolphin Street (1944)
At the Sign of the Dolphin (1947)
Pilgrim's Inn (1948)
Gentian Hill (1949)
The Valley of Song (1951)
The Eliots of Damerosehay (1957)
The Scent of Water (1963)
The White Witch (1964)
A Diary of Prayer (1966)
A Christmas Book (1967)
The Bird in the Tree (1969)
The Ten Gifts (1969)
The Child from the Sea (1970)
The Middle Window (1972)
The Dean's Watch (1973)
The Heart of the Family (1974)
The Joy of the Snow (1974)
The Rosemary Tree (1974)
The Castle On the Hill (1975)
A Book of Faith (1976)
Novellas in order
THE SISTER of the ANGELS a Magical Christmas Story of Hope and Love Renewed (1939)
Short story collections in order
The Golden Skylark (1941)
The Elizabeth Goudge Reader (1946)
Make-Believe (1949)
The Lost Angel (1971)
Pattern of People (1978)
Non-fiction in order
God So Loved the World (1951)
My God and My All (1959)
Children's books in order
The Little White Horse (Jun 1946)
Linnets and Valerians (1964)
A City of Bells (1971)
The Blue Hills (1972)
Smokey-House (1974)
I Saw Three Ships (1979)
Poetry in order
A Book of Comfort (1964)
A Book of Peace (1967)
Other books in order
Hampshire Trilogy Goudge Hpb (1976)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Secret of Moonacre (2008)Film · from The Little White Horse
About Elizabeth Goudge
Elizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge FRSL was an English writer of fiction and children's books. She won the Carnegie Medal for British children's books in 1946 for The Little White Horse. Goudge was long a popular author in the UK and the US and regained attention decades later. J. K. Rowling identified The Little White Horse as one of her favourite books and one of few to have a direct influence on the Harry Potter series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Elizabeth Goudge FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth Goudge written?
- Elizabeth Goudge published 24 novels, 1 novella, 5 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 6 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Goudge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Little White Horse.
- What is Elizabeth Goudge's last book?
- Pattern of People (1978).
- What is Elizabeth Goudge's most famous book?
- The Little White Horse (1946) is Elizabeth Goudge's most widely read book.
- Which Elizabeth Goudge books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Little White Horse (as The Secret of Moonacre, film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.