Eva Ibbotson books in order
British children's writer
- Lived
- 1925–2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 26
Eva Ibbotson published 13 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 10 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Which Witch? (1979). The best-known is Journey to the River Sea (2002).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Eva Ibbotson
Start here
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson's most-read book.
Shortest way in
A Company of Swans
One of the most-read, at about 275 pages.
Standalone novels in order
A Countess Below Stairs (1981)
A Company of Swans (1985)
The Haunting of Hiram C. Hopgood (1987)
Madensky Square (1988)
Not Just a Witch (1989)
Magic Flutes (1992)
The Morning Gift (1993)
Dial-a-Ghost (Jun 1996)
Monster Mission (1999)
Island of the Aunts (2000)
The Haunting of Granite Falls (2004)
The Dragonfly Pool (Sep 2008)
The Reluctant Heiress (2009)
Novellas in order
The Great Ghost Rescue (1975)
Short story collections in order
A Glove Shop in Vienna: And Other Stories (1984)
Children's books in order
Which Witch? (1979)
The Haunting of Hiram (1993)
A Song for Summer (1997)
Journey to the River Sea (2002)
The Star of Kazan (Jul 2004)
The Beasts of Clawstone Castle (2005)
The Secret Countess (2007)
The Ogre of Oglefort (2011)
One Dog and His Boy (2012)
The Abominables (2012)
Other books in order
An Eva Ibbotson Collection (2001)
About Eva Ibbotson
Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's literature. Some of her novels for adults have been reissued for the young adult market. The historical novel Journey to the River Sea won her the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered an unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was among four finalists for the same award in 2012.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Eva Ibbotson FAQ
- How many books has Eva Ibbotson written?
- Eva Ibbotson published 13 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 10 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eva Ibbotson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Journey to the River Sea.
- What is Eva Ibbotson's last book?
- The Reluctant Heiress (2009).
- What is Eva Ibbotson's most famous book?
- Journey to the River Sea (2002) is Eva Ibbotson'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.