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

"There are three books in the Picture series, published between 1996 and 2006."

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

"The first book in the Picture series is Runnery Granary, published in 1996."

Q: "What are Nancy Farmer's picture books about?"

"Farmer's picture books include 'Runnery Granary' (1996), 'Casey Jones's Fireman' (1999), and 'Clever Ali' (2006). They are aimed at younger readers than her novels and feature standalone stories with their own characters and settings."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Runnery Granary	1996	Nancy Farmer	Buy
2	Casey Jones’s Fireman	1999	Nancy Farmer	Buy
3	Clever Ali	2006	Nancy Farmer	Buy

Nancy Farmer’s picture books offer her storytelling for a younger audience. “Runnery Granary” (1996) and “Casey Jones’s Fireman” (1999) were published during the same period as her award-winning novels, while “Clever Ali” (2006) appeared between installments of the Sea of Trolls trilogy.

These books show Farmer working in a very different format from her longer fiction, adapting her storytelling instincts to the constraints and possibilities of the picture book form. While her novels have earned more attention, the picture books demonstrate her interest in reaching readers of all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are three books in the Picture series, published between 1996 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Runnery Granary, published in 1996.

What are Nancy Farmer's picture books about?

Farmer’s picture books include ‘Runnery Granary’ (1996), ‘Casey Jones’s Fireman’ (1999), and ‘Clever Ali’ (2006). They are aimed at younger readers than her novels and feature standalone stories with their own characters and settings.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order