Fanny

Q: "How many books are in the Fanny series?"

"There are 3 books in the Fanny series, published between 1976 and 1980."

Q: "What is the first book in the Fanny series?"

"The first book in the Fanny series is Fanny's Sister, published in 1976."

Q: "When is the Fanny series set?"

"The Fanny series is set in Victorian England and follows a young girl named Fanny through adventures shaped by the social customs and expectations of the era."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fanny’s Sister	1976	Penelope Lively	Buy
2	Fanny And The Monsters	1979	Penelope Lively	Buy
3	Fanny and the Battle of Potter’s Piece	1980	Penelope Lively	Buy

The Fanny series is a trio of children’s books by Penelope Lively, set in Victorian England. Fanny’s Sister (1976) introduces Fanny, a young girl dealing with the arrival of a new sibling and the disruptions it brings to her world. Fanny And The Monsters (1979) follows Fanny’s growing curiosity about natural history and science, while Fanny and the Battle of Potter’s Piece (1980) sees her fighting to save a piece of common land from development.

The books reflect Lively’s interest in history and place, filtered through the perspective of a resourceful young heroine navigating the rules and restrictions of her time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fanny series?

There are 3 books in the Fanny series, published between 1976 and 1980.

What is the first book in the Fanny series?

The first book in the Fanny series is Fanny’s Sister, published in 1976.

When is the Fanny series set?

The Fanny series is set in Victorian England and follows a young girl named Fanny through adventures shaped by the social customs and expectations of the era.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order