Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Tales from the Blue Room: An Anthology of New Short Fiction |
2014 |
Buy |
Children’s Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Clockwork Queen |
2022 |
Buy |
| Glassborn |
2023 |
Buy |
Magicborn Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Magicborn |
2022 |
Buy |
| Glassborn |
2023 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Featherlight |
2021 |
Buy |
The Cogheart Adventures Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cogheart |
2016 |
Buy |
| Moonlocket |
2017 |
Buy |
| Skycircus |
2018 |
Buy |
| Shadowsea |
2020 |
Buy |
| Skugghavet |
2020 |
N/A |
Peter Bunzl writes children’s fiction with a focus on Victorian-era steampunk and fantasy. His debut novel Cogheart (2016) introduced readers to Lily Hartman, a girl with a mechanical fox companion who uncovers a conspiracy in an alternate Victorian England where clockwork technology is commonplace. The Cogheart Adventures grew to five books, continuing through Moonlocket, Skycircus, and Shadowsea.
His more recent Magicborn series (2022-2023) shifts from steampunk to magic-based fantasy. Bunzl has also published shorter work, including the novella Featherlight (2021) and contributions to children’s anthologies. His background in animation shows in his visual approach to storytelling, with his books featuring detailed mechanical inventions and action sequences that read like they could be storyboarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Peter Bunzl written?
Peter Bunzl has written eleven books across five series.
What was Peter Bunzl's first book?
Peter Bunzl’s first book is Tales from the Blue Room: An Anthology of New Short Fiction, published in 2014.
What did Peter Bunzl do before writing children's books?
Before becoming an author, Peter Bunzl worked as a stop-motion animator on productions including the BBC series Postman Pat and Fireman Sam.