Books About Cornwall

The Best Cornwall Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about cornwall? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Cornwall

The Mousehole Cat
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990

The Mousehole Cat

By Antonia Barber, Nicola Bayley (Illustrator)

When a fierce storm traps a village's boats, an old fisherman and his cat set out to sea.

40 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 1,907 ratings
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Summary: Old Tom and his cat Mowzer live in the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole. One terrible winter, the Great Storm-Cat keeps the fishing boats trapped in the harbor, and the village begins to go hungry. Tom and Mowzer brave the wild sea to bring home fish, and Mowzer's singing helps tame the storm.
Greenwitch
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1974

Greenwitch

A stolen grail, a vengeful sea creature, and a battle against dark forces await.

192 pages· 41,131 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 32,662 ratings
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Summary: In a coastal town, the Drew siblings and the enigmatic Will Stanton face a daunting quest: reclaim a stolen golden grail from the clutches of evil. As the mysterious Greenwitch, a ritual sea creature, awakens with wild magic, Jane Drew must confront it alone. Can she sway the Greenwitch to the Light and thwart the Dark's rising power? With ancient forces at play, the stakes are high, and the balance of light and dark hangs in the balance. Will they succeed, or will the Dark prevail?
Over Sea, Under Stone
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965

Over Sea, Under Stone

Three siblings race to find a powerful grail before darkness consumes the world.

304 pages· 75,065 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 57,496 ratings
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Summary: On a family holiday in Cornwall, the Drew siblings—Simon, Jane, and Barney—uncover an ancient map leading to a legendary grail. As the Dark rises, they must embark on a perilous quest to secure this vital weapon for the Light. With sinister forces closing in, the Drews face a race against time that could cost them everything. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the world fall into shadow?
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