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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 Mystery Machine" (1995) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Mystery Machine
1995

Little House
1996

Kookaburra Dreaming
1997

Jennet's Tale
2000

Frankenstella And The Video Shop Monster
2003

The Secret Prophecy
2012

Nectanebo: Traveller from an Antique Land
2019

Emily and the Werewolf
1993

Mario Scumbini and the Big Pig Swipe
1996

Bad Manners Day
1996

The Thing from Knucker Hole
1996

Eddie the Duck
1998

Eddie And The Bad Egg
2000

Zartog's Remote
2000

Eddie And The Dirty Dogs
2001
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