Philip Ardagh

145 books • 29 series

At 6ft 7in with a big bushy beard, favourite children’s author Philip Ardagh is a familiar sight at book festivals and events from New York to Wigtown. He has written several award-winning children’s books, including The Grubtown Tales series, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

Sep 10, 2024
Cover of Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Chaotic Christmas Tale!

Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Chaotic Christmas Tale!

Oct 5, 2023
Cover of Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!

Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!

Mar 3, 2022
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Bunnies in a Boat

Sep 30, 2021
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The Witch's Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat, #3)

Jun 24, 2021
Cover of The Library Cat

The Library Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat, #2)

Jun 24, 2021
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Mistaken for a Bear (10 Stories to Make a Difference)

Oct 29, 2020
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 9: Frank the Not-So-Boring Fish

Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 9: Frank the Not-So-Boring Fish (Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks)

Sep 17, 2020
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The Pirate Captain's Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat, #1)

Sep 17, 2020
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The Railway Cat (The Nine Lives of Furry Purry Beancat, #2)

Jul 2, 2020
Cover of Stick and Fetch Off the Leash

Stick and Fetch Off the Leash (Stick and Fetch Adventures, #3)

Jun 11, 2020
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Read with Oxford: Stage 5: Hero Academy: Silver Shadow Strikes Out (Read with Oxford)

Apr 2, 2020
Cover of You Can't Count on Dinosaurs: An Almost Counting Book

You Can't Count on Dinosaurs: An Almost Counting Book

Dec 5, 2019
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Bunnies on the Bus

Nov 7, 2019
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Children of the Hill Book 2

Jun 1, 2019
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The Wrong End of the Stick

May 2, 2019
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Sandy Sand Sandwiches (Little Adventurers)

May 2, 2019
Cover of The Wrong End of the Stick: Stick and Fetch Investigate

The Wrong End of the Stick: Stick and Fetch Investigate (Stick and Fetch Adventures)

Jan 10, 2019
Cover of National Trust: The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask, Smuggler's Daughter

National Trust: The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask, Smuggler's Daughter (The Secret Diary)

Nov 15, 2018
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Children of the Hill

Nov 1, 2018
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What's in the Truck?

Sep 6, 2018
Cover of Hero Academy: Oxford Level 7, Turquoise Book Band: Attack of the Chomping Nibblers

Hero Academy: Oxford Level 7, Turquoise Book Band: Attack of the Chomping Nibblers (Hero Academy)

Sep 6, 2018
Cover of Hero Academy: Oxford Level 7, Turquoise Book Band: The Exagger-tron

Hero Academy: Oxford Level 7, Turquoise Book Band: The Exagger-tron (Hero Academy)

Sep 6, 2018
Cover of Hero Academy: Oxford Level 8, Purple Book Band: Silver Shadow

Hero Academy: Oxford Level 8, Purple Book Band: Silver Shadow (Hero Academy)

Jun 8, 2018
Cover of Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess

Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess (Little Gems) (Norman the Norman)