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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 "The Odd-Lot Boys and the Tree-Fort War" (1976) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Odd-Lot Boys and the Tree-Fort War
1976
Theft of Gold
1980
Spies for Dinner
1985
Murder In The Market
1985
The Watcher
1986
Danger on the River
2012
The Hunting Ground
2013
Betrayal
2014
The Sleeper
2015
The Little Parachute
2016
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