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Alison Croggon

  • 4 stars across 16 books
Alison Croggon is the acclaimed author of the high fantasy series The Books of Pellinor. She is also the author of Black Spring, a fantasy reworking of Wuthering Heights; and The River and the Book, which was endorsed by Amnesty International as contributing to a better understanding of human rights. Alison is an award-winning poet whose work has been published extensively in anthologies and magazines internationally. She has written widely for theatre, and her plays and opera libretti have been produced all around Australia. Alison is also an editor and critic. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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5th March 2020

The Threads of Magic

An atmospheric and riveting fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Cornelia Funke. Pip lives... MoreThe Threads of Magic

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7th July 2016

The Singing

The stunning conclusion to the epic high fantasy Books of Pellinor series. The Singing is the final instalm... MoreThe Singing

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7th July 2016

The Riddle

The Riddle is the riveting follow-on from The Gift by acclaimed author Alison Croggon, whose Books of Pellin... MoreThe Riddle

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7th July 2016

The Crow

Alison Croggon's enthralling Books of Pellinor series nears its climax in The Crow , which follows on from The ... MoreThe Crow

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7th July 2016

The Gift

Alison Croggon's highly acclaimed fantasy The Gift is a captivating and lyrical story that takes readers deep in... MoreThe Gift

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3rd January 2013

Black Spring

A fantasy reworking of Wuthering Heights which interweaves wizard lore and vendetta with Emily Bronte's beloved ... MoreBlack Spring

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7th June 2012

The Crow: The Third Book of Pellinor

The third book in the epic Pellinor series – four books telling an extraordinary tale of another world. Whilst his sist... MoreThe Crow: The Third Book of Pellinor

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7th June 2012

The Riddle: The Second Book of Pellinor

The second book in the epic Pellinor series - four books telling an extraordinary tale of another world. Maerad is a gi... MoreThe Riddle: The Second Book of Pellinor

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7th June 2012

The Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor

The stunning conclusion to the epic Pellinor series - four books telling an extraordinary tale of another world. The Si... MoreThe Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor

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5th November 2015

The River and the Book

Combining magical realism and fable, this lyrical tale is the story of a landscape and community destroyed by Wester... MoreThe River and the Book

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