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 300 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 children, three dogs and two ponies. 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', 'Star Friends', 'Stardust', 'Sky Horses' and 'Not Quite a Mermaid' as well as the bestselling series 'Unicorn Academy' with co-author, Julie Sykes. Her latest series are 'Mermaid Academy', 'Magic Keepers', 'Moonlight Riders' and 'Star Friends'.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult Romance
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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)
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)
Stardust
1. Magic By Moonlight (2004)
2. Believe in Magic (2005)
3. Magic in the Air (2005)
4. Stolen Magic (2006)
5. Shadows of Magic (2007)
6. Magic Secrets (2007)
7. Midnight Magic (2008)
Lucy's Magic Journal (2008)
1. Magic By Moonlight (2004)
2. Believe in Magic (2005)
3. Magic in the Air (2005)
4. Stolen Magic (2006)
5. Shadows of Magic (2007)
6. Magic Secrets (2007)
7. Midnight Magic (2008)
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)
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)
7. The Treasure Hunt (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)
7. The Treasure Hunt (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)
3. Secret Spell (2018)
4. Dark Tricks (2018)
5. Night Shade (2018)
6. Poison Potion (2019)
7. Moonlight Mischief (2019)
8. Hidden Charm (2019)
9. Mystic Forest (2023)
10. Enchanted Mist (2023)
11. Dream Shield (2024)
12. Power Gem (2024)
13. Charm Breaker (2025)
1. Mirror Magic (2017)
2. Wish Trap (2017)
3. Secret Spell (2018)
4. Dark Tricks (2018)
5. Night Shade (2018)
6. Poison Potion (2019)
7. Moonlight Mischief (2019)
8. Hidden Charm (2019)
9. Mystic Forest (2023)
10. Enchanted Mist (2023)
11. Dream Shield (2024)
12. Power Gem (2024)
13. Charm Breaker (2025)
Unicorn Academy (with Julie Sykes)
1. Sophia and Rainbow (2018)
2. Scarlett and Blaze (2018)
3. Ava and Star (2018)
4. Isabel and Cloud (2018)
5. Layla and Dancer (2018)
6. Olivia and Snowflake (2018)
7. Rosa and Crystal (2019)
8. Ariana and Whisper (2019)
9. Matilda and Pearl (2019)
10. Freya and Honey (2019)
11. Violet and Twinkle (2019)
12. Isla and Buttercup (2020)
1. Sophia and Rainbow (2018)
2. Scarlett and Blaze (2018)
3. Ava and Star (2018)
4. Isabel and Cloud (2018)
5. Layla and Dancer (2018)
6. Olivia and Snowflake (2018)
7. Rosa and Crystal (2019)
8. Ariana and Whisper (2019)
9. Matilda and Pearl (2019)
10. Freya and Honey (2019)
11. Violet and Twinkle (2019)
12. Isla and Buttercup (2020)
Snow Sisters (as by Astrid Foss)
1. The Silver Secret (2018)
2. The Crystal Rose (2018)
3. The Frozen Rainbow (2019)
4. The Enchanted Waterfall (2019)
1. The Silver Secret (2018)
2. The Crystal Rose (2018)
3. The Frozen Rainbow (2019)
4. The Enchanted Waterfall (2019)
Mermaids Rock
1. The Coral Kingdom (2020)
2. The Floating Forest (2020)
3. The Ice Giant (2020)
4. The Midnight Realm (2021)
5. The Emerald Maze (2021)
6. The Secret Shipwreck (2021)
aka The Secret Wreck
1. The Coral Kingdom (2020)
2. The Floating Forest (2020)
3. The Ice Giant (2020)
4. The Midnight Realm (2021)
5. The Emerald Maze (2021)
6. The Secret Shipwreck (2021)
aka The Secret Wreck
Bridesmaids Club (as by Posy Diamond)
1. Beach Wedding Bliss (2020)
2. Big Bollywood Wedding (2020)
3. Fairytale Wedding Wish (2020)
4. Wedding Day Drama (2021)
1. Beach Wedding Bliss (2020)
2. Big Bollywood Wedding (2020)
3. Fairytale Wedding Wish (2020)
4. Wedding Day Drama (2021)
Forever Homes
1. A Forever Home for Fluffy (2021)
2. A Forever Home for Tilly (2020)
3. A Forever Home for Pip (2020)
4. A Forever Home for Luna (2020)
5. A Forever Home for Bella (2021)
6. A Forever Home for Tiger (2021)
1. A Forever Home for Fluffy (2021)
2. A Forever Home for Tilly (2020)
3. A Forever Home for Pip (2020)
4. A Forever Home for Luna (2020)
5. A Forever Home for Bella (2021)
6. A Forever Home for Tiger (2021)
Baby Animal Friends (as by Tilda Kelly)
1. The Fairy Penguin (2020)
2. Baby Koala Rescue (2020)
3. Little Orangutan All Alone (2021)
1. The Fairy Penguin (2020)
2. Baby Koala Rescue (2020)
3. Little Orangutan All Alone (2021)
Moonlight Riders
1. Fire Horse (2022)
2. Storm Stallion (2022)
3. Petal Pony (2022)
4. Sea Foal (2023)
5. Snow Mare (2023)
6. Sand Filly (2024)
1. Fire Horse (2022)
2. Storm Stallion (2022)
3. Petal Pony (2022)
4. Sea Foal (2023)
5. Snow Mare (2023)
6. Sand Filly (2024)
Magic Keepers
1. Crystal Chaos (2022)
2. Spirit Surprise (2023)
3. Tunnel Trouble (2023)
4. Mysterious Mishaps (2024)
1. Crystal Chaos (2022)
2. Spirit Surprise (2023)
3. Tunnel Trouble (2023)
4. Mysterious Mishaps (2024)
Mermaid Academy (with Julie Sykes)
1. Isla and Bubble (2023)
2. Cora and Sparkle (2023)
3. Maya and Rainbow (2023)
4. Amber and Flash (2024)
5. Millie and Storm (2024)
6. Harper and Splash (2024)
7. Lyla and Charm (2025)
8. Aurora and Jewel (2025)
1. Isla and Bubble (2023)
2. Cora and Sparkle (2023)
3. Maya and Rainbow (2023)
4. Amber and Flash (2024)
5. Millie and Storm (2024)
6. Harper and Splash (2024)
7. Lyla and Charm (2025)
8. Aurora and Jewel (2025)
Novels
Bright Lights (2003)
Centre Stage (2004)
The Last Phoenix (2010) (with Steve Cole)
The Railway Children Return (2022)
Centre Stage (2004)
The Last Phoenix (2010) (with Steve Cole)
The Railway Children Return (2022)
Collections
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