Linda Chapman
(b.1969)aka Amber Castle, Katie Chase, Alex Cliff, Lucy Daniels, Daisy Meadows, M J Misra
Linda Chapman was born in Liverpool in 1969. She had many different jobs before becoming a full-time writer in 1999. She worked as a theatre stage manager, a dog trainer, a bookseller, a nanny, a teacher and a research assistant. She has written over 120 books for children, some under her own name, others under different names including the Superpowers series under the name Alex Cliff. Linda lives in Leicestershire with her husband, three young children and two dogs. When she is not writing she likes riding, reading, walking her dogs and visiting schools and libraries. She has written many different series including: My Secret Unicorn, Unicorn School, Stardust, Sky Horses and Not Quite a Mermaid. Her latest two series - Skating School and Loving Spirit - come out in 2010.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult Romance
Series
My Secret Unicorn
1. The Magic Spell (2002)
2. Dreams Come True (2006)
3. Flying High (2002)
4. Starlight Surprise (2003)
5. Stronger Than Magic (2003)
6. A Special Friend (2003)
7. A Winter Wish (2004)
8. A Touch of Magic (2005)
9. Snowy Dreams (2005)
10. Twilight Magic (2006)
11. Friends Forever (2006)
12. Rising Star (2006)
13. Moonlight Journey (2007)
14. Keeper of Magic (2007)
15. Starry Skies (2007)
Magic Spell / Dreams Come True (omnibus) (2004)
Stronger Than Magic / Starlight Surprise (omnibus) (2004)
Flying High / Starlight Surprise (omnibus) (2005)
Stronger Than Magic / Special Friend (omnibus) (2006)
Secret Treasury (omnibus) (2006)
Touch of Magic / Snowy Dreams (omnibus) (2007)
Twilight Magic / Friends Forever (omnibus) (2008)
1. The Magic Spell (2002)
2. Dreams Come True (2006)
3. Flying High (2002)
4. Starlight Surprise (2003)
5. Stronger Than Magic (2003)
6. A Special Friend (2003)
7. A Winter Wish (2004)
8. A Touch of Magic (2005)
9. Snowy Dreams (2005)
10. Twilight Magic (2006)
11. Friends Forever (2006)
12. Rising Star (2006)
13. Moonlight Journey (2007)
14. Keeper of Magic (2007)
15. Starry Skies (2007)
Magic Spell / Dreams Come True (omnibus) (2004)
Stronger Than Magic / Starlight Surprise (omnibus) (2004)
Flying High / Starlight Surprise (omnibus) (2005)
Stronger Than Magic / Special Friend (omnibus) (2006)
Secret Treasury (omnibus) (2006)
Touch of Magic / Snowy Dreams (omnibus) (2007)
Twilight Magic / Friends Forever (omnibus) (2008)
Stardust
1. Magic By Moonlight (2004)
2. Believe in Magic (2005)
4. Stolen Magic (2006)
5. Shadows of Magic (2007)
6. Magic Secrets (2007)
7. Midnight Magic (2008)
Magic in the Air (2005)
Magic by Moonlight and Believe in Magic (omnibus) (2007)
Lucy's Magic Journal (2008)
1. Magic By Moonlight (2004)
2. Believe in Magic (2005)
4. Stolen Magic (2006)
5. Shadows of Magic (2007)
6. Magic Secrets (2007)
7. Midnight Magic (2008)
Magic in the Air (2005)
Magic by Moonlight and Believe in Magic (omnibus) (2007)
Lucy's Magic Journal (2008)
Not Quite a Mermaid
1. Mermaid Island (2005)
2. Mermaid Fire (2005)
3. Mermaid Party (2006)
4. Mermaid Friends (2006)
5. Mermaid Treasure (2006)
6. Mermaid Wish (2006)
7. Mermaid Surprise (2007)
8. Mermaid Tricks (2008)
9. Mermaid Rescue (2008)
10. Mermaid Promise (2008)
1. Mermaid Island (2005)
2. Mermaid Fire (2005)
3. Mermaid Party (2006)
4. Mermaid Friends (2006)
5. Mermaid Treasure (2006)
6. Mermaid Wish (2006)
7. Mermaid Surprise (2007)
8. Mermaid Tricks (2008)
9. Mermaid Rescue (2008)
10. Mermaid Promise (2008)
Little Princess (as by Katie Chase)
1. The Whispering Princess (2006)
2. The Rain Princess (2006)
3. The Peach Blossom Princess (2006)
4. The Fairytale Princess (2006)
5. The Snowflake Princess (2006)
6. The Lullaby Princess (2006)
7. The Dream-catcher Princess (2006)
8. The Desert Princess (2006)
9. The Silk Princess (2007)
10. The Cloud Princess (2007)
11. The Sea Princess (2007)
12. The Golden Princess (2007)
1. The Whispering Princess (2006)
2. The Rain Princess (2006)
3. The Peach Blossom Princess (2006)
4. The Fairytale Princess (2006)
5. The Snowflake Princess (2006)
6. The Lullaby Princess (2006)
7. The Dream-catcher Princess (2006)
8. The Desert Princess (2006)
9. The Silk Princess (2007)
10. The Cloud Princess (2007)
11. The Sea Princess (2007)
12. The Golden Princess (2007)
Unicorn School
1. First Class Friends (2007)
2. The Surprise Party (2007)
3. The Treasure Hunt: Unicorn School (2008)
4. The School Play (2008)
5. The Pet Show (2008)
6. Team Magic (2008)
1. First Class Friends (2007)
2. The Surprise Party (2007)
3. The Treasure Hunt: Unicorn School (2008)
4. The School Play (2008)
5. The Pet Show (2008)
6. Team Magic (2008)
Superpowers (as by Alex Cliff)
1. The Jaws of Doom (2007)
2. The Heads of Horror (2007)
3. The Tusked-terror (2007)
4. The Deadly Stink (2007)
5. The Clash of Claws (2007)
6. The Snarling Beast (2007)
7. The Raging Bulls (2007)
1. The Jaws of Doom (2007)
2. The Heads of Horror (2007)
3. The Tusked-terror (2007)
4. The Deadly Stink (2007)
5. The Clash of Claws (2007)
6. The Snarling Beast (2007)
7. The Raging Bulls (2007)
Genie (with Steve Cole)
Genie Us (2008)
Genie and the Phoenix (2009)
Be a Genie in Six Easy Steps (2009)
Genie Us (2008)
Genie and the Phoenix (2009)
Be a Genie in Six Easy Steps (2009)
Sky Horses
1. Cloud Magic (2009)
2. The Royal Foal (2009)
3. The Whispering Tree (2009)
4. The Eye of the Storm (2009)
1. Cloud Magic (2009)
2. The Royal Foal (2009)
3. The Whispering Tree (2009)
4. The Eye of the Storm (2009)
Skating School
Pink Skate Party (2009)
Scarlet Skate Magic (2010)
Violet Skate Friends (2010)
White Skate Wishes (2010)
Blue Skate Dreams (2010)
Silver Skate Surprise (2010)
Amber Skate Star (2010)
Sapphire Skate Fun (2010)
Emerald Skate Promise (2010)
Ruby Skate Secrets (2010)
Diamond Skate Forever (2010)
Topaz Skate Sparkle (2010)
Pink Skate Party (2009)
Scarlet Skate Magic (2010)
Violet Skate Friends (2010)
White Skate Wishes (2010)
Blue Skate Dreams (2010)
Silver Skate Surprise (2010)
Amber Skate Star (2010)
Sapphire Skate Fun (2010)
Emerald Skate Promise (2010)
Ruby Skate Secrets (2010)
Diamond Skate Forever (2010)
Topaz Skate Sparkle (2010)
Sophie and the Shadow Woods (with Lee Weatherly)
1. The Goblin King (2011)
2. The Swamp Boggles (2011)
3. The Spider Gnomes (2011)
4. The Fog Boggarts (2011)
5. The Icicle Imps (2011)
6. The Bat Sprites (2011)
1. The Goblin King (2011)
2. The Swamp Boggles (2011)
3. The Spider Gnomes (2011)
4. The Fog Boggarts (2011)
5. The Icicle Imps (2011)
6. The Bat Sprites (2011)
Spell Sisters (as by Amber Castle)
1. Sophia (2012)
2. Isabella (2012)
3. Lily (2012)
4. Amelia (2012)
5. Grace (2012)
6. Evie (2012)
7. Olivia (2013)
8. Chloe (2013)
1. Sophia (2012)
2. Isabella (2012)
3. Lily (2012)
4. Amelia (2012)
5. Grace (2012)
6. Evie (2012)
7. Olivia (2013)
8. Chloe (2013)
Hello Kitty and Friends (with Michelle Misra)
1. The Friendship Club (2013)
2. The School Trip (2013)
3. The Summer Fair (2013)
4. The Pop Princess (2013)
5. The Wedding Day (2013)
6. The Beach Holiday (2013)
8. The Talent Show (2013)
9. The TV Star (2014)
10. The Big Race (2014)
11. The Makeover Party (2014)
12. Animal Adventure (2014)
13. The Halloween Parade (2014)
14. The Christmas Present (2013)
15. The Cupcake Mystery (2014)
16. The Dance Camp (2015)
17. The Camping Trip (2015)
18. The Big Bake Off (2015)
19. The Winter Wonderland (2015)
1. The Friendship Club (2013)
2. The School Trip (2013)
3. The Summer Fair (2013)
4. The Pop Princess (2013)
5. The Wedding Day (2013)
6. The Beach Holiday (2013)
8. The Talent Show (2013)
9. The TV Star (2014)
10. The Big Race (2014)
11. The Makeover Party (2014)
12. Animal Adventure (2014)
13. The Halloween Parade (2014)
14. The Christmas Present (2013)
15. The Cupcake Mystery (2014)
16. The Dance Camp (2015)
17. The Camping Trip (2015)
18. The Big Bake Off (2015)
19. The Winter Wonderland (2015)
Mr Monkey
Mr Monkey and the Birthday Party (2014)
Mr Monkey and the Magic Tricks (2014)
Mr Monkey and the Fairy Tea Party (2015)
Mr Monkey Plays Football (2016)
Mr Monkey and the Birthday Party (2014)
Mr Monkey and the Magic Tricks (2014)
Mr Monkey and the Fairy Tea Party (2015)
Mr Monkey Plays Football (2016)
Best Friends' Bakery
1. Sugar and Spice (2014)
2. A Spoonful of Secrets (2014)
3. Cupcakes and Contests (2015)
4. Birthdays and Biscuits (2015)
1. Sugar and Spice (2014)
2. A Spoonful of Secrets (2014)
3. Cupcakes and Contests (2015)
4. Birthdays and Biscuits (2015)
Star Friends
1. Mirror Magic (2017)
2. Wish Trap (2017)
4. Secret Spell (2018)
5. Dark Tricks (2018)
5. Night Shade (2018)
6. Poison Potion (2019)
7. Moonlight Mischief (2019)
8. Hidden Charm (2019)
1. Mirror Magic (2017)
2. Wish Trap (2017)
4. Secret Spell (2018)
5. Dark Tricks (2018)
5. Night Shade (2018)
6. Poison Potion (2019)
7. Moonlight Mischief (2019)
8. Hidden Charm (2019)
Novels
Collections
One Snowy Night (2019) (with Sita Brahmachari, Michael Broad, Katy Cannon, Candy Gourlay, Swapna Haddow, Liss Norton, Leila Rasheed, Holly Webb and Jeanne Willis)
Graphic Novels
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