John Bellairs Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series?"

"There are two books in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series, published between 1966 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series is St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies, published in 1966."

Q: "What is \"St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies\" about?"

"'St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies' (1966) was Bellairs' first published book, a collection of satirical pieces including parodies of Catholic saints' lives and other religious traditions. 'Magic Mirrors' (2009) is a posthumous collection of his fantasy stories."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies	1966	John Bellairs	Buy
2	Magic Mirrors	2009	John Bellairs	Buy

John Bellairs’ short story collections bookend his career. “St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies” (1966) was his first published work, a collection of satirical pieces that parody Catholic traditions, saints’ lives, and other religious subjects. The humor is gentle and informed by Bellairs’ Catholic upbringing.

“Magic Mirrors” (2009), published posthumously, gathers Bellairs’ fantasy stories and provides a look at his shorter fiction. Together, the two collections frame the novels that made his reputation, showing the satirical impulse that preceded his children’s books and the fantasy imagination that fueled them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series?

There are two books in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series, published between 1966 and 2009.

What is the first book in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the John Bellairs Short Story Collections series is St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies, published in 1966.

What is "St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies" about?

‘St. Fidgeta And Other Parodies’ (1966) was Bellairs’ first published book, a collection of satirical pieces including parodies of Catholic saints’ lives and other religious traditions. ‘Magic Mirrors’ (2009) is a posthumous collection of his fantasy stories.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order