Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell is a celebrated British author known for her imaginative children's and young adult fiction. Her works often blend adventure with rich, poetic language, earning her acclaim for originality and depth. Rundell's novels, such as 'The Wolf Wilder' and 'Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms', are celebrated for their exploration of themes such as friendship, courage, and the natural world.
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Recent news mentions
Katherine Rundell provided writing advice about allowing oneself to write badly.
‘So little is acknowledged of the wounds people still carry from the past’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Katherine Rundell’s high fantasy is featured in the best kids books of 2025.
The best books of 2025 | Best books of the year
United Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Katherine Rundell asks about the imagination of John Donne in her biography.
As our attention spans shrink, one type of story holds its own
Australia· 2025-07-05
Katherine Rundell praises Percival Everett's novel James for its satirical bite.
My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Katherine Rundell is an author who chose a book that empowered her.
‘It set me on a new path’: the book that empowered me, by Yulia Navalnaya, Elif Shafak and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Katherine Rundell shared her thoughts on her favorite Jane Austen book with the Guardian.
Tell us about your favourite Jane Austen books | Jane AustenUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Katherine Rundell is the author of Impossible Creatures.
‘Much darker than Pride and Prejudice!’: authors pick their favourite Jane Austen novel | Jane AustenUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Katherine Rundell is praised for her originality in all-ages fantasy.
Jenny Lindh tipsar om de bästa ljudböckerna just nu
Sweden· 2025-03-08
