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Barnum System Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Barnum System books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Barnum System series? Start with "The Fire Eater" (1970) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Barnum System reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Fire Eater
1970
Clockwork's Pirates
1971
Shaggy Planet
1973
Space Hawk, Inc.
1974
The Wicked Cyborg
1978
Dr. Scofflaw
1979
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