MALORIE BLACKMAN

  • 69

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1990 to 2022

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Malorie Blackman’s work here spans a concise range from a playful picture book to a darker adult novel. Marty Monster (2002) is a short illustrated story aimed at young readers, while Tell Me No Lies (2001) delivers a tense, character-driven narrative across a fuller-length format.

These two titles show Blackman shifting tone and audience: the 27-page Marty Monster uses simple structure and visual appeal, and the 208-page Tell Me No Lies explores mature themes and sustained suspense. Together they reveal an author comfortable moving between whimsical and serious storytelling.

Best Place To Start

Knife Edge

Puffin • 2017 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: creepy picture book for children • psychological thriller for adults • tight, suspenseful plotting

Genres and themes: horror • suspense • family tension • dark humor

Who this author is best for: Readers who like unsettling atmosphere and concise, twist-driven stories will find her work engaging.

Start with the title that matches your interest—choose the short illustrated book for a creepy children's read or the novel for a compact adult thriller.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Knife Edge

    Puffin • 2017 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 416 pages.

  2. Trust Me

    Penguin Random House • 2013 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2013 • 352 pages.

  3. Pig heart boy

    Corgi Childrens • 2012 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2012 • 256 pages.

  4. Unheard Voices

    Corgi Childrens • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 272 pages.

  5. Shining on

    Piccadilly Press Ltd • 2006 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  6. Operation Gadgetman!

    Transworld Pub • 2004 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 144 pages.

  7. Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder

    ZZCFRANCES LINCOLN C • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 160 pages.

  8. I Want a Cuddle (Orchard Picturebooks)

    Orchard Books • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 32 pages.

  9. Whizziwig Returns (Galaxy Children's Large Print)

    Chivers Press • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 151 pages.

  10. Fangs (Pet Pals)

    Orchard Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 64 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Trust Me is the easier short commitment, while Knife Edge asks for more reading time up front.
  • Trust Me gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Knife Edge leans later in the catalog.
  • Pig heart boy is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Knife Edge.

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