John Bemelmans Marciano

1 series 6 books in order

Writer and artist John Bemelmans Marciano is the grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans. John has continued his grandfather’s legacy of the Madeline books with Madeline and the Old House in Paris, Madeline at the White House, andMadeline and the Cats of Rome. He is the author of Bemelmans: The Life and Art of Madeline’s Creator, and of The Nine Lives of Alexander Baddenfield and The Witches of Benevento books, which were illustrated by Sophie Blackall. John lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Andromache, and their daughter, Galatea.

Known for: The Witches of Benevento

Series by John Bemelmans Marciano

The Witches of Benevento

6 books in order · 2016–2019

Mischief Season

2016 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The first book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an…
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The All-Powerful Ring

2016 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The second book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an…
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Beware the Clopper!

2016 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The third book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an…
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Respect Your Ghosts

2017 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The fourth book in an exciting new chapter book series by John Bemelmans Marciano and Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall. Welcome to Benevento, an…
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Runaway Rosa

2018 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The Benevento cousins return for more adventures in the ancient town that's famous for its witches! The Benevento children are excitedly preparing…
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The Secret Janara

2019 · John Bemelmans Marciano

The exciting adventures of the Benevento cousins continue, as Primo discovers the identity of the secret Janara. Primo has been given a tantalizing…
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How many books has John Bemelmans Marciano written?

We list 6 books by John Bemelmans Marciano across 1 series, published between 2016–2019 — each shown in full reading order.

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