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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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