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Melric

by David McKee

6 books Started 1970 Latest 2016
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The Melric is a Children's Fiction series by David McKee, comprising 6 books published between 1970 and 2016. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic (Short Story) cover 1 Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic (Short Story) 1970 Buy from Amazon
Melric and the Petnapping (Short Story) cover 2 Melric and the Petnapping (Short Story) 1976 Buy from Amazon
Melric and the Dragon (Short Story) cover 3 Melric and the Dragon (Short Story) 1986 Buy from Amazon
The magician's apprentice (Short Story) cover 4 The magician's apprentice (Short Story) 1987 Buy from Amazon
5 Tales of Melric The Magician 1991 Buy from Amazon
Melric and the Crown (Short Story) cover 6 Melric and the Crown (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon

David McKee (1935-2022) was a renowned British children's author and illustrator. Born in Devon, England, McKee studied illustration at Plymouth College of Art. His career began in advertising, but he soon transitioned to children's books. His first book, "Two Can Toucan," was published in 1964. McKee gained international fame with the popular "Elmer" series, featuring an elephant who celebrates his differences. The character became a symbol of diversity and self-acceptance. Over 28 million copies of Elmer books have been sold worldwide. McKee's other notable works include "Not Now, Bernard" (1980), "The Monster Under the Bed" (1978), and "Eeek! Who's in My Pocket?" (1979). His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have received numerous awards, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for "Elmer" in 1990. McKee's ability to blend humor, tenderness, and educational themes made him one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.

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