Vivian French
Vivian French is the author of over two hundred books, including the wildly popular series Tales from the Five Kingdoms. She lives in Edinburgh.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy
Series
Staple Street Gang
Ian and the Stripy Bath Plug (1993)
Kevin and the Invisible Safety Pin (1993)
Kim and the Super Glooper Torch (1993)
Mandy and the Purple Spotted Hanky (1993)
Ian and the Stripy Bath Plug (1993)
Kevin and the Invisible Safety Pin (1993)
Kim and the Super Glooper Torch (1993)
Mandy and the Purple Spotted Hanky (1993)
Staple Street Pets
Buster and the Bike Burglar (1994)
Fat Ginger and the Awful Aliens (1994)
Mervyn and the Hopping Hat (1994)
Warren and the Flying Football (1994)
Buster and the Bike Burglar (1994)
Fat Ginger and the Awful Aliens (1994)
Mervyn and the Hopping Hat (1994)
Warren and the Flying Football (1994)
Ghastly Ghoul
1. Captain Jennifer Jellyfish Jones (1995)
2. First Mate Mutt and the Wind Machine Mutiny (1995)
3. Jolly Roger and the Underwater Treasure (1995)
4. Sea Dog Williams and the Frozen North (1995)
1. Captain Jennifer Jellyfish Jones (1995)
2. First Mate Mutt and the Wind Machine Mutiny (1995)
3. Jolly Roger and the Underwater Treasure (1995)
4. Sea Dog Williams and the Frozen North (1995)
Iggy Pig
Iggy Pig's Party (1998)
Iggy Pig's Skippy Day (1998)
Iggy Pig At the Seaside (1999)
Iggy Pig's Dark Night (1999)
Iggy Pig's Shopping Day (1999)
Iggy Pig's Snowy Day (1999)
Iggy Pig (2000)
Iggy Pig's Silly Day (2002)
Iggy Pig's Beach Day (2002)
Iggy Pig's Big Bad Wolf Trouble (2003)
Iggy Pig's Party (1998)
Iggy Pig's Skippy Day (1998)
Iggy Pig At the Seaside (1999)
Iggy Pig's Dark Night (1999)
Iggy Pig's Shopping Day (1999)
Iggy Pig's Snowy Day (1999)
Iggy Pig (2000)
Iggy Pig's Silly Day (2002)
Iggy Pig's Beach Day (2002)
Iggy Pig's Big Bad Wolf Trouble (2003)
Space Dog
Space Dog Finds Treasure (1999)
Space Dog to the Rescue (1999)
Space Dog Meets Space Cat (1999)
Space Dog Visits Planet Earth (1999)
Space Dog (2000)
Space Dog Goes to Planet Purrgo (2000)
Space Dog and the Space Egg (2000)
Space Dog Finds Treasure (1999)
Space Dog to the Rescue (1999)
Space Dog Meets Space Cat (1999)
Space Dog Visits Planet Earth (1999)
Space Dog (2000)
Space Dog Goes to Planet Purrgo (2000)
Space Dog and the Space Egg (2000)
Tales from Red Barn Farm
Big Fat Hen and the Hairy Goat (1999)
Big Fat Hen and the Red Rooster (1999)
Big Fat Hen and the Hairy Goat (1999)
Big Fat Hen and the Red Rooster (1999)
Tiara Club
1. Princess Charlotte and the Birthday Ball (2005)
2. Princess Katie and the Silver Pony (2005)
3. Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon (2005)
4. Princess Alice and the Magical Mirror (2005)
5. Princess Sophia and the Sparkling Surprise (2005)
6. Princess Emily and the Beautiful Fairy (2005)
7. Princess Charlotte and the Enchanted Rose (2006)
8. Princess Katie and the Dancing Broom (2006)
9. Princess Daisy and the Magical Merry-go-round (2006)
10. Princess Alice and the Crystal Slipper (2006)
11. Princess Sophia and the Prince's Party (2006)
12. Princess Emily and the Wishing Star (2006)
Princess Megan and the Magical Tiara (2007)
13. Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats (2007)
14. Princess Jessica and the Best-friend Bracelet (2007)
15. Princess Georgia and the Shimmering Pearl (2007)
16. Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cloak (2007)
17. Princess Lauren and the Diamond Necklace (2007)
18. Princess Amy and the Golden Coach (2007)
Princess Katie and the Mixed-Up Potion (2007)
19. Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten (2007)
20. Princess Isabella and the Snow-white Unicorn (2007)
21. Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy (2007)
22. Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale (2007)
23. Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn (2007)
24. Princess Sarah and the Silver Swan (2007)
25. Princess Amelia and the Silver Seal (2008)
26. Princess Leah and the Golden Seahorse (2008)
27. Princess Ruby and the Enchanted Whale (2008)
28. Princess Millie and the Magical Mermaid (2008)
29. Princess Rachel and the Dancing Dolphin (2008)
30. Princess Zoe and the Wishing Shell (2008)
Be a Perfect Princess (2008)
31. Princess Mia and the Magical Koala (2009)
32. Princess Bethany and the Lost Piglet (2009)
33. Princess Caitlin and the Little Lamb (2009)
34. Princess Lindsey and the Fluffy Guinea Pig (2009)
35. Princess Abigail and the Baby Panda (2009)
36. Princess Rebecca and the Lion Cub (2009)
Princess Lucy and the Runaway Puppy (2009)
Charlotte and Katie at Silver Towers (2009)
Charlotte and Katie at the Princess Academy (2009)
Daisy and Alice at Silver Towers (2009)
Sophia and Emily at Silver Towers (2009)
Princess Party Letters (2009)
Starlight Surprise (2009)
1. Princess Charlotte and the Birthday Ball (2005)
2. Princess Katie and the Silver Pony (2005)
3. Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon (2005)
4. Princess Alice and the Magical Mirror (2005)
5. Princess Sophia and the Sparkling Surprise (2005)
6. Princess Emily and the Beautiful Fairy (2005)
7. Princess Charlotte and the Enchanted Rose (2006)
8. Princess Katie and the Dancing Broom (2006)
9. Princess Daisy and the Magical Merry-go-round (2006)
10. Princess Alice and the Crystal Slipper (2006)
11. Princess Sophia and the Prince's Party (2006)
12. Princess Emily and the Wishing Star (2006)
Princess Megan and the Magical Tiara (2007)
13. Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats (2007)
14. Princess Jessica and the Best-friend Bracelet (2007)
15. Princess Georgia and the Shimmering Pearl (2007)
16. Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cloak (2007)
17. Princess Lauren and the Diamond Necklace (2007)
18. Princess Amy and the Golden Coach (2007)
Princess Katie and the Mixed-Up Potion (2007)
19. Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten (2007)
20. Princess Isabella and the Snow-white Unicorn (2007)
21. Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy (2007)
22. Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale (2007)
23. Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn (2007)
24. Princess Sarah and the Silver Swan (2007)
25. Princess Amelia and the Silver Seal (2008)
26. Princess Leah and the Golden Seahorse (2008)
27. Princess Ruby and the Enchanted Whale (2008)
28. Princess Millie and the Magical Mermaid (2008)
29. Princess Rachel and the Dancing Dolphin (2008)
30. Princess Zoe and the Wishing Shell (2008)
Be a Perfect Princess (2008)
31. Princess Mia and the Magical Koala (2009)
32. Princess Bethany and the Lost Piglet (2009)
33. Princess Caitlin and the Little Lamb (2009)
34. Princess Lindsey and the Fluffy Guinea Pig (2009)
35. Princess Abigail and the Baby Panda (2009)
36. Princess Rebecca and the Lion Cub (2009)
Princess Lucy and the Runaway Puppy (2009)
Charlotte and Katie at Silver Towers (2009)
Charlotte and Katie at the Princess Academy (2009)
Daisy and Alice at Silver Towers (2009)
Sophia and Emily at Silver Towers (2009)
Princess Party Letters (2009)
Starlight Surprise (2009)
Tiara Club Holiday
Christmas Wonderland (2006)
Butterfly Ball (2007)
Princess Parade (2007)
Winter Wonderland (2008)
Emerald Ball (2008)
The Midnight Masquerade (2008)
Christmas Wonderland (2006)
Butterfly Ball (2007)
Princess Parade (2007)
Winter Wonderland (2008)
Emerald Ball (2008)
The Midnight Masquerade (2008)
Draglins
1. Draglins Escape (2007)
2. Draglins to the Rescue (2007)
Draglins and the Bully (2007)
Draglins and the Fire (2007)
Draglins and the Flood (2007)
Draglins in Danger (2007)
Find a Hero (2007)
Lost (2007)
1. Draglins Escape (2007)
2. Draglins to the Rescue (2007)
Draglins and the Bully (2007)
Draglins and the Fire (2007)
Draglins and the Flood (2007)
Draglins in Danger (2007)
Find a Hero (2007)
Lost (2007)
Tales from the Five Kingdoms
1. The Robe of Skulls (2007)
2. The Bag of Bones (2008)
3. The Heart of Glass (2009)
4. The Flight of Dragons (2010)
5. The Music of Zombies (2012)
6. The Snarling of Wolves (2014)
1. The Robe of Skulls (2007)
2. The Bag of Bones (2008)
3. The Heart of Glass (2009)
4. The Flight of Dragons (2010)
5. The Music of Zombies (2012)
6. The Snarling of Wolves (2014)
Sparkle Street
Barnaby Baker's Cake Shop (2009)
LIzzie Ribbon's Hat Shop (2009)
Rosa Bloom's Flower Shop (2009)
Wizard Stargazer's Magic Shop (2009)
Bubble Trouble (2011)
Spells and Showers (2011)
The Daisy Disaster (2011)
The Missing Mice (2011)
Barnaby Baker's Cake Shop (2009)
LIzzie Ribbon's Hat Shop (2009)
Rosa Bloom's Flower Shop (2009)
Wizard Stargazer's Magic Shop (2009)
Bubble Trouble (2011)
Spells and Showers (2011)
The Daisy Disaster (2011)
The Missing Mice (2011)
Buttons Family
New Shoes (2012)
Going to the Doctor (2012)
Staying with Gran (2012)
First Day at Playschool (2012)
Going to the Dentist (2012)
The Babysitter (2012)
New Shoes (2012)
Going to the Doctor (2012)
Staying with Gran (2012)
First Day at Playschool (2012)
Going to the Dentist (2012)
The Babysitter (2012)
Stargirl Academy
1. Lily's Shimmering Spell (2013)
2. Madison's Starry Spell (2013)
3. Sophie's Shining Spell (2013)
4. Ava's Sparkling Spell (2013)
5. Emma's Glittering Spell (2013)
6. Olivia's Twinkling Spell (2013)
7. Melody and Jackson's Christmas Spell (2013)
1. Lily's Shimmering Spell (2013)
2. Madison's Starry Spell (2013)
3. Sophie's Shining Spell (2013)
4. Ava's Sparkling Spell (2013)
5. Emma's Glittering Spell (2013)
6. Olivia's Twinkling Spell (2013)
7. Melody and Jackson's Christmas Spell (2013)
Knight in Training
1. Dragons Can't Swim (2015)
2. A Horse Called Dora (2015)
3. A Very Bothersome Bear (2015)
4. Spots, Stripes and Zigzags (2016)
5. Combat at the Castle (2017)
6. To the Rescue (2017)
1. Dragons Can't Swim (2015)
2. A Horse Called Dora (2015)
3. A Very Bothersome Bear (2015)
4. Spots, Stripes and Zigzags (2016)
5. Combat at the Castle (2017)
6. To the Rescue (2017)
Stone Age Adventures
Brother Trouble (2015)
Little Nut's Lucky Escape (2015)
Beware of Bears! (2015)
Little Nut's Big Journey (2015)
Brother Trouble (2015)
Little Nut's Lucky Escape (2015)
Beware of Bears! (2015)
Little Nut's Big Journey (2015)
Lottie Luna
1. Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden (2019)
2. Lottie Luna and the Twilight Party (2020)
3. Lottie Luna and the Fang Fairy (2020)
4. Lottie Luna and the Giant Gargoyle (2021)
1. Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden (2019)
2. Lottie Luna and the Twilight Party (2020)
3. Lottie Luna and the Fang Fairy (2020)
4. Lottie Luna and the Giant Gargoyle (2021)
Princess Academy
1. The Birthday Ball (2022)
2. The Silver Pony (2022)
3. The Dazzling Dragon (2022)
4. The Magical Mirror (2022)
5. The Sparkling Surprise (2022)
6. The Beautiful Fairy (2022)
1. The Birthday Ball (2022)
2. The Silver Pony (2022)
3. The Dazzling Dragon (2022)
4. The Magical Mirror (2022)
5. The Sparkling Surprise (2022)
6. The Beautiful Fairy (2022)
Novels
Zenobia and Mouse (1990)
Tillie McGillie's Fantastical Chair (1992)
Jackson's Juniors (1993)
Mary Poggs and the Sunshine (1993)
Robbie and the Amazing Presents (1994)
Morris in the Apple Tree (1995)
Morris the Mouse Hunter (1995)
The Thistle Princess (1995)
In a Tip! (1996)
Morris and the Cat Flap (1996)
In a Muddle (1996)
Bob the Dog (1996)
Guinea Pigs On the Go (1996)
Kelly and the Crime Club (1997)
Peter and the Ghost (1997)
Kick Back (1998)
The Boy Who Walked On Water (1999)
Falling Awake (2000)
Guinea Pigs Go to Sea (2001)
Baby Baby (2002)
The Hedgehogs and the Big Bag (2004)
Hedgehogs Don't Eat Hamburgers (2004)
Sharp Sheep (2005)
The Three-legged Mummy (2006)
The Kitten with No Name (2009)
Ellie and the Sea Monster (2013)
The Adventures of Alfie Onion (2016)
The Cherry Pie Princess (2017)
The Fiendish Revenge of Leroy Jones (2018)
Tom & Tallulah and the Witches' Feast (2018)
The Steam Whistle Theatre Company (2019)
The Dragon's Breakfast (2019)
The Giants' Tea Party (2021)
The Runaways of Haddington Hall (2021)
The Wizards' Banquet (2022)
Tillie McGillie's Fantastical Chair (1992)
Jackson's Juniors (1993)
Mary Poggs and the Sunshine (1993)
Robbie and the Amazing Presents (1994)
Morris in the Apple Tree (1995)
Morris the Mouse Hunter (1995)
The Thistle Princess (1995)
In a Tip! (1996)
Morris and the Cat Flap (1996)
In a Muddle (1996)
Bob the Dog (1996)
Guinea Pigs On the Go (1996)
Kelly and the Crime Club (1997)
Peter and the Ghost (1997)
Kick Back (1998)
The Boy Who Walked On Water (1999)
Falling Awake (2000)
Guinea Pigs Go to Sea (2001)
Baby Baby (2002)
The Hedgehogs and the Big Bag (2004)
Hedgehogs Don't Eat Hamburgers (2004)
Sharp Sheep (2005)
The Three-legged Mummy (2006)
The Kitten with No Name (2009)
Ellie and the Sea Monster (2013)
The Adventures of Alfie Onion (2016)
The Cherry Pie Princess (2017)
The Fiendish Revenge of Leroy Jones (2018)
Tom & Tallulah and the Witches' Feast (2018)
The Steam Whistle Theatre Company (2019)
The Dragon's Breakfast (2019)
The Giants' Tea Party (2021)
The Runaways of Haddington Hall (2021)
The Wizards' Banquet (2022)
Collections
Under the Moon (1993)
Aesop's Funky Fables (1997)
The Puffin Book of Five-minute Stories (1998) (with others)
The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales (2000)
Fairy Tales (2000)
Funky Tales (2000)
The Walker Treasury of First Stories (2000) (with others)
The Walker Book of Magical Stories (2000)
The Walker Book of Stories for 5+ Year Olds (2000)
Singing to the Sun (2001)
The Kingfisher Book of Nursery Tales (2003)
The Kingfisher Mini Treasury of Fairy Tales (2004)
The Story House (2004)
The Magic Bedtime Storybook (2005)
The Daddy Goose Collection (2006)
Our City (2008) (with Cathy Cassidy and John Fardell)
Noah's Ark (2009)
The Magic of the Ballet (2022)
Bibi and the Box of Fairytales (2023)
Aesop's Funky Fables (1997)
The Puffin Book of Five-minute Stories (1998) (with others)
The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales (2000)
Fairy Tales (2000)
Funky Tales (2000)
The Walker Treasury of First Stories (2000) (with others)
The Walker Book of Magical Stories (2000)
The Walker Book of Stories for 5+ Year Olds (2000)
Singing to the Sun (2001)
The Kingfisher Book of Nursery Tales (2003)
The Kingfisher Mini Treasury of Fairy Tales (2004)
The Story House (2004)
The Magic Bedtime Storybook (2005)
The Daddy Goose Collection (2006)
Our City (2008) (with Cathy Cassidy and John Fardell)
Noah's Ark (2009)
The Magic of the Ballet (2022)
Bibi and the Box of Fairytales (2023)
Plays show
Picture Books show
Chapter Books show
Non fiction show
Vivian French recommends
Mother's Boy (2022)
Patrick Gale
"I think Charles Causley would be incredibly happy - and stunned - if he were able to read your book. What you've done is extraordinary; you've somehow created a world that only Causley could have been born into and grown up in. His poetry calls up emotion; there's always much more than at first appears - and your story suggests, in the most sensitive and subtle way."
Anthologies containing stories by Vivian French
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