Laura Ellen Anderson Books in Order
Explore Laura Ellen Anderson’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you find your next book and decide where to begin reading.
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Laura Ellen Anderson books in publication order
21 books
Evil Emperor Penguin
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2015
From his Antarctic hideout, Evil Emperor Penguin schemes to conquer the world. His elaborate plans repeatedly collide with his own shortcomings, the efforts of rival Evil Cat, and the unpredictable help of his loyal assistants.
Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2017
Young vampire Amelia would rather spend time with her friends than attend her parents’ grand ball. When a spoiled prince captures her pet pumpkin, she launches a rescue that reveals unsettling secrets about their gloomy kingdom.
I Don't Want Curly Hair!
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2017
A girl frustrated by her unruly curls longs for smooth, straight hair. Meeting another child who wishes for curls makes both reconsider what they dislike about themselves in this illustrated story about self-acceptance.
Amelia Fang and the Memory Thief
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2018
Amelia and her friends hope to win a cookie-selling contest and visit a spectacular theme park. But when everyone in Nocturnia begins losing their memories, she must discover the cause before they forget her entirely.
Amelia Fang and the Unicorn Lords
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2018
Amelia and her friends venture into the feared Kingdom of the Light to find Prince Tangine’s missing mother. Surrounded by unfamiliar creatures, they must decide whom to trust and uncover who keeps their kingdoms at war.
Evil Emperor Penguin Strikes Back
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2018
Evil Emperor Penguin returns to his Antarctic base determined to improve his record of failed world-conquering schemes. As fresh plans go wrong, this would-be tyrant discovers that even an evil genius sometimes needs help from friends.
Amelia Fang and the Half-Moon Holiday
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2019
Amelia joins her friends on a Rainbow Rangers holiday to Sugarplum Island. An ancient curse shrinks them to insect size, turning their search for a cure into a perilous journey through a suddenly enormous world.
Amelia Fang and the Lost Yeti Treasures
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2019
A birthday visit to Yeti Mountain becomes a mystery when precious treasures disappear and Tangine goes missing. With tunnels collapsing and Florence’s family facing relocation, Amelia must find the truth before her friends are separated.
Evil Emperor Penguin (Almost) Takes Over the World
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2019
Evil Emperor Penguin devises another scheme to rule the planet, but Evil Cat has ambitions of his own. Their competing plots turn world domination into a chaotic contest between two determined and frequently unsuccessful villains.
I Don't Want to be Small
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2019
A small boy wishes he were tall like his brother and friends. When his teddy bear becomes stuck in a tree, even a taller friend cannot reach it alone, prompting them to discover the value of working together.
Amelia Fang and the Bookworm Gang
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2020
Unable to think of a story for school, Amelia visits the library with her friends in search of inspiration. Instead, they find ravenous bookworms chewing through the books and must act before the creatures consume everything in their path.
Amelia Fang and the Naughty Caticorns
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2020
With her family preparing for a new baby, Amelia feels overlooked. Looking after three troublesome caticorns finally brings her attention, but their mischief leaves her blamed for disasters she never intended to cause.
Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2020
When Amelia’s baby brother wanders into the strange afterlife of squashed toads, she and her friends follow to rescue him. Finding Vincent is only the beginning: they must also discover how to return home.
I Don't Want to be Quiet!
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2020
A child delights in stomping, drumming, humming, and making noise wherever they go. This rhyming picture book explores what happens when noisy fun gives way to listening and noticing the quieter sounds of everyday life.
Winging It
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2020
Evil Emperor Penguin believes his latest plans will finally deliver world domination. But Evil Cat returns to disrupt everything, forcing the would-be conqueror to improvise and face a choice between his ambitions and his friends.
Rainbow Grey
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2021
Ray lives among magical Weatherlings but has no powers of her own. A visit to Earth transforms her into Rainbow Grey, leaving her to master unfamiliar abilities and confront an enemy threatening both worlds.
Eye of the Storm
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2022
Still learning to control her weather powers, Ray investigates the disappearance of cloud creatures, including her beloved cat Nim. She suspects dark magic and must act before the loss of cloud magic unleashes a devastating storm.
Battle for the Skies
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2023
Ten-year-old Rainbow Grey must confront Tornadia Twist before the villain destroys the Weatherlands and Earth. To protect both worlds, Ray has to discover the full extent of her magical gift and learn to use it.
Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2024
Marnie and her friends enter the Great Critter Contest, following clues around Minibeast Academy in pursuit of a prize. When a rival needs rescuing, they must choose between winning the competition and helping someone in danger.
Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2024
Marnie arrives at Minibeast Academy eager to study the moon, only to discover that nobody believes in moon magic. With new insect friends, she sets out to uncover the truth despite creatures far larger than herself.
Marnie Midnight and the Minibeast Mission
by Laura Ellen Anderson
2025
Marnie and her friends fall asleep on a camping trip and wake inside a human house. Facing a playful cat, mysterious wasps, and an unfamiliar giant world, the tiny insects must find their way safely back to school.
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