Children’s Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Robin’s Country |
1995 |
Buy |
| That Kid! |
2021 |
Buy |
Doran Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Wise Child |
1987 |
Buy |
| Juniper |
1990 |
N/A |
| Juniper / A Year and a Day |
1990 |
Buy |
| Colman |
2004 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| With Love to the Church |
1965 |
Buy |
| Travelling in |
1971 |
Buy |
| The End Of Our Exploring |
1973 |
Buy |
| Puritan’s Progress |
1975 |
Buy |
| The Trial of John Bunyan & The Persecution of the Puritans |
1978 |
N/A |
| Burrswood |
1978 |
Buy |
| Merton |
1980 |
Buy |
| Divorce |
1981 |
Buy |
| Feminine In The Church |
1984 |
Buy |
| Merton a Biography |
1985 |
Buy |
| Zen Effects |
1985 |
Buy |
| Genuine Fake |
1986 |
Buy |
| Therese Of Lisieux |
1987 |
Buy |
| Mirror to the Church |
1988 |
Buy |
| A Dangerous Delight |
1991 |
Buy |
| Christian Uncertainties |
1993 |
Buy |
| Contemplating Now |
1993 |
Buy |
| Our Childhood’s Pattern |
1995 |
Buy |
| Bird of Paradise |
1995 |
Buy |
| Visions and Longings |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Wisdom of Julian of Norwich |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Life of Christina of Markyate |
1997 |
Buy |
| Emma Lazarus |
1997 |
Buy |
| Flight of the Kingfisher |
1997 |
Buy |
| The Travels of Egeria |
1997 |
Buy |
| Act of Synod, Act of Folly? |
1998 |
Buy |
| Stories from the Old Testament |
1998 |
Buy |
| C of E |
2000 |
Buy |
| Women Pray |
2001 |
Buy |
| Dreamers Of Dreams |
2001 |
Buy |
| Prayers And Poems |
2005 |
Buy |
Poetry#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| God’s a good man, and other poems |
1974 |
Buy |
| Love Unknown |
2021 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Women Included |
1991 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Cat’s Eye |
1977 |
Buy |
| Cousins |
1983 |
Buy |
Monica Furlong (1930-2003) was a British author and journalist who wrote across multiple genres. Her children’s fantasy novels, particularly the Doran series starting with “Wise Child” (1987), earned lasting affection from readers. Set in a version of medieval Britain where magic exists alongside Christianity, these books follow young characters learning from wise women who practice a blend of herbalism and sorcery.
Furlong’s nonfiction work was equally substantial, with more than thirty books on religious topics. She wrote biographies of Thomas Merton, Therese of Lisieux, and other spiritual figures, as well as books about the role of women in the Church. Her journalism career included work as a columnist for the Daily Mail and BBC. Furlong was also a poet and an advocate for the ordination of women in the Church of England.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Monica Furlong written?
Monica Furlong has written 42 books across six series.
What was Monica Furlong's first book?
Monica Furlong’s first book is With Love to the Church, published in 1965.
What is Monica Furlong best known for?
Furlong is best known for her children’s fantasy novels ‘Wise Child’ (1987) and ‘Juniper’ (1990), which are set in medieval Britain and deal with magic, herbalism, and coming of age. She also wrote extensively about religion and spirituality, including biographies of Thomas Merton and Therese of Lisieux.