Illustrator & Author Profile
Chris Riddell
4 Books
Chris Riddell is an acclaimed British illustrator, author, and former UK Children's Laureate known for his intricate, highly detailed line drawings. He has authored and illustrated his own popular series, such as Goth Girl, while also co-creating the bestselling Edge Chronicles with Paul Stewart. Additionally, Riddell is celebrated for his frequent, iconic collaborations with author Neil Gaiman on titles like Coraline and Fortunately, the Milk.
Books in "Ottoline"
Ottoline is going away to the Alice B. Smith School for the Differently Gifted, and she has one worry she cannot quite shake: what if she does not have a special gift at all? Mr Munroe, her loyal and hairy friend, has a different concern. The school may be haunted.
As lessons begin and the strange school starts to reveal its secrets, Ottoline must look closely, think carefully, and trust her own kind of cleverness. A ghostly rumor, unusual classmates, and mysterious happenings turn school into a case worth investigating.
Full of detailed black-and-white illustrations, gentle humor, and puzzle-solving charm, Ottoline Goes to School is a warm mystery-adventure for readers who enjoy unusual schools, loyal friends, and clever heroines.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
Ottoline and Mr Munroe usually do everything together, which makes it deeply alarming when Mr Munroe suddenly disappears. All he leaves behind is a strange clue written in string.
Ottoline does not wait around. With her Amateur Roving Collectors’ travel pass, she sets off to find her best friend, following clues over, under, and on top of the sea. The journey is full of odd details, unusual places, and the kind of mystery that rewards careful looking.
Ottoline at Sea is a charming illustrated adventure about friendship, worry, and determination. With Chris Riddell’s intricate black-and-white artwork and gentle humor, it is especially appealing to readers who like mysteries, travel adventures, and clever visual storytelling.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
177 Pages
Ottoline and Mr Munroe are excellent at puzzles, clues, and noticing what other people miss. When a mysterious purple fox invites them on a night-time safari through the city, Ottoline brings her field notebook and prepares to observe a hidden world.
Their journey reveals secret animals, quiet corners, and poems left anonymously on lampposts. Mr Munroe studies the poems carefully, while Ottoline tries to understand who wrote them and why the writer might need help.
Beautifully illustrated and gently mysterious, Ottoline and the Purple Fox is a clever city adventure for curious readers. It mixes detective work, friendship, humor, and a touch of tenderness, all in a richly drawn world made for careful looking.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
196 Pages
Ottoline Brown is no ordinary girl. She lives in Big City with Mr Munroe, her small, hairy best friend, and together they care for the Brown family’s unusual collections while keeping an eye out for mysteries.
When high-society dogs begin disappearing and jewels vanish across the city, Ottoline has the perfect tools for the case: sharp eyes, a love of disguise, and a partner who is always ready to help. Their investigation leads them toward the Yellow Cat, a stylish feline crook with a clever plan.
Quirky, funny, and packed with detailed illustrations, Ottoline and the Yellow Cat is a charming first mystery in the Ottoline series. It is ideal for readers who enjoy detective stories, animal characters, and books with pictures worth studying closely.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
