Bryce Courtenay

Bryce Courtenay

Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains, Johannesburg, South Africa on August 14th, 1933 and passed away at the age of 79 on November 22nd, 2012.

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Bryce Courtenay Stats: The highest rated book by Bryce Courtenay on Book Notification is The Persimmon Tree, the first novel in The Persimmon Tree series. The second-highest rated book is The Potato Factory (The Potato Factory #1).

The most read book by Bryce Courtenay on Book Notification is The Power of One, the first novel in The Power of One series. The second most read book is The Potato Factory (The Potato Factory #1).

Below is a complete list of Bryce Courtenay books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of The Power of One Books in Publication Order

Growing up in South Africa, a boy uses bravery and hope to overcome challenges and discover his strength through words and friendship.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
The Power of One
1989
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2
8.7
Tandia
1992
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List of The Potato Factory Books in Publication Order

Explores friendship, crime, and survival set in 19th-century Australia, centered around two orphans navigating a harsh world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Potato Factory
1995
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2
9.3
Tommo and Hawk
1998
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3
7.7
Solomon's Song
1999
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List of The Persimmon Tree Books in Publication Order

Set in WWII, a woman journeys through love and survival in the Pacific, blending history with personal struggles.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Persimmon Tree
2007
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2
6
Fishing for Stars
2008
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Night Country
1998
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2
8
Jessica
1998
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3
Smoky Joe's Cafe
2001
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4
8
Four Fires
2001
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5
The Family Frying Pan
2002
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6
7.5
Matthew Flinders' Cat
2002
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7
10
Brother Fish
2004
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8
Whitethorn
2005
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9
6
Sylvia
2006
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10
The Story Of Danny Dunn
2009
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11
10
Fortune Cookie
2010
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12
Jack of Diamonds
2012
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List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
April Fool's Day
1993
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2
A Recipe for Dreaming
1998
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3
The Silver Moon
2014
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Bryce Courtenay

Bryce Courtenay (Arthur Bryce Courtenay) was born on August 14th, 1933. Bryce passed away November 22nd, 2012 at 79 years old. Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bryce Courtenay is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 12 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1998 with the novel The Night Country. The most recently released novel was Jack of Diamonds which was released in 2012.

Bryce Courtenay also wrote the Non-Fiction series which has 3 books including April Fool's Day and A Recipe for Dreaming.

Bryce Courtenay: Awards & Accolades

Courtenay's book, The Power of One won the British Book Awards, Debut Book of the Year, in 1990.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Bryce Courtenay are:

  1. Ken Follett, author of the Kingsbridge Series.
  2. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  3. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  4. Dan Brown, author of the Robert Langdon Series.
  5. Kate Morton, author of the novel: The Forgotten Garden.

Bryce Courtenay: F.A.Q

When was Bryce Courtenay Born?

Bryce Courtenay was born on August 14th, 1933.

When did Bryce Courtenay die?

Bryce Courtenay died on November 22nd, 2012 at 79 years old.

Where was Bryce Courtenay Born?

Bryce Courtenay was born in Lebombo Mountains, Johannesburg, South Africa.

What book awards has Bryce Courtenay won?

Courtenay's book, The Power of One won the award British Book Awards, Debut Book of the Year, in 1990.

What was the first book Bryce Courtenay wrote?

The first book written by Bryce Courtenay was The Power of One, published in 1989.

What was the most recent book Bryce Courtenay wrote?

His most recently released work was The Silver Moon on October 22nd, 2014.

How many books has Bryce Courtenay written?

Bryce Courtenay has written 22 books. 2 books in The Power of One Series, 3 books in The Potato Factory Series, 2 books in The Persimmon Tree Series, 12 Standalone Novels, 3 books in the Non-Fiction.

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