Otfried Preußler books in order
German children's books author
- Lived
- 1923–2013
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 10
Otfried Preußler published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 1 children's book and 1 other book, beginning with The Little Ghost (1966). The best-known is Krabat (1971).
Updated September 2026
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Krabat
Otfried Preußler's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Wise Men of Schilda (1962)
Krabat (1971)
The Silly Augustine (1972)
The Satanic Mill (1973)
The Tale of the Unicorn (1989)
Novellas in order
The Little Water Sprite (1956)
The Little Witch (1957)
The Robber Hotzenplotz (1962)
Children's books in order
The Little Ghost (1966)
Other books in order
Thomas Scarecrow (1963)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Little Witch (2018)Film · from The Little Witch
- The Robber Hotzenplotz (2006)Film · from The Robber Hotzenplotz
- The Robber Hotzenplotz (2022)Film · from The Robber Hotzenplotz
- Krabat – The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)Film · from Krabat
- Krabat (2008)Film · from Krabat
About Otfried Preußler
Otfried Preußler was a German children's book author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Otfried Preußler FAQ
- How many books has Otfried Preußler written?
- Otfried Preußler published 5 novels, 3 novellas, 1 children's book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Otfried Preußler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Krabat.
- What is Otfried Preußler's last book?
- The Tale of the Unicorn (1989).
- What is Otfried Preußler's most famous book?
- Krabat (1971) is Otfried Preußler's most widely read book.
- Which Otfried Preußler books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Little Witch (film, 2018), The Robber Hotzenplotz (film, 2006) and Krabat (as Krabat – The Sorcerer's Apprentice, film, 1978).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.