Helen Cresswell

1934–2005

1 series 2 books in order

Helen Cresswell (1934-2005) was an English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 children's books, best known for comedy and supernatural fiction. Her most popular book series, Lizzie Dripping and The Bagthorpe Saga, were also the basis for television series. Her Bagthorpe Saga books in our catalog include Ordinary Jack and Absolute Zero. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1934
Known for
The Bagthorpe Saga

Series by Helen Cresswell

The Bagthorpe Saga

2 books in order · 1977–1978

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Helen Cresswell written?

We list 2 books by Helen Cresswell across 1 series, published between 1977–1978 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Helen Cresswell's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Absolute zero.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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