Ann Jungman

  • 51

    Catalog books

  • 5

    Works

  • 1989 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Ann Jungman writes playful, plot-driven books for young readers that blend humour with light spookiness. Her titles range from mischievous chapter stories like Sasha and the Wolfcub to quirky mini-novels such as Frank N Stein and the Monster Idea, each focusing on energetic characters and fast-moving dilemmas.

Across short chapter formats and illustrated tales—Septimouse and the cheese party, Little Luis and the Bad Bandit, and other lively outings—Jungman favors clear pacing, comic twists, and accessible language that suit early independent readers and classroom readers alike.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children's chapter books with animal protagonists • Humorous schoolroom and adventure stories • Short illustrated tales for early readers

Genres and themes: Children's fiction • Animal characters • Humour and mild adventure • Early chapter books

Who this author is best for: Good for newly independent readers who enjoy short, funny adventures with animal or child heroes.

Start with the Sasha or Frank N Stein stories to sample her short, illustrated chapter-book style.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Vlad the Drac, Vampire (Vlad the Drac series)

    Barn Owl Books • 2006 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 160 pages.

  2. Bacillus and the Beastly Bath (Romans)

    A & C Black (Childrens books) • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 64 pages.

  3. Clottus and the Ghostly Gladiator (Romans)

    A & C Black (Childrens books) • 2002 • quick commitment

    You enjoy child protagonists exploring Roman artifacts and daily life | You want a short historical mystery by Ann Jungm…

  4. Tertius and the Horrible Hunt (Romans)

    A & C Black (Childrens books) • 2002 • quick commitment

    You teach Roman Britain and need a child-centered episode about Roman soldiers and villagers | You enjoy Ann Jungman's a…

  5. Sasha and the Wolf-Child

    Faber & Faber, Limited • 2021 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2021 • 96 pages.

  6. The Prince Who Thought He Was a Rooster and Other Jewish Stories

    Frances Lincoln • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 96 pages.

  7. 4u2read.ok Resistance (4u2read.Ok)

    Barrington Stoke Ltd • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 96 pages.

  8. Septimouse and the cheese party

    Happy Cat Books • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 93 pages.

  9. Little Luis and the Bad Bandit (Sprinters)

    Walker Books Ltd • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 59 pages.

  10. Sasha and the Wolfcub (Puffin Chapters (Paperback))

    Penguin Group USA • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 89 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Bacillus and the Beastly Bath (Romans) is the easier short commitment, while Vlad the Drac, Vampire (Vlad the Drac series) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Bacillus and the Beastly Bath (Romans) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Vlad the Drac, Vampire (Vlad the Drac series) leans later in the catalog.
  • Clottus and the Ghostly Gladiator (Romans) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Vlad the Drac, Vampire (Vlad the Drac series).

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