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Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "Run, Run, As Fast As You Can" (1982) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Run, Run, As Fast As You Can
1982

Love Always, Blue
1983

Best Wishes, Joe Brady
1984

Last One Home
1986

The Deadly Power of Medusa
1988

Moonhorse
1988

Jason and the Argonauts (With: Will Osborne)
1988

Molly and the Prince
1994

Haunted Waters
1994

Rocking Horse Christmas
1997

Adaline Falling Star
2000

Kate and the Beanstalk
2000

The Brave Little Seamstress
2002

New York's Bravest
2002

American Tall Tales
1991
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