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Children's Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Children's 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 Children's series? Start with "Find the Feathered Serpent" (1952) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Children's reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Find the Feathered Serpent
1952
The Remarkable Harry (As: Evan Hunter)
1961
The Wonderful Button (As: Evan Hunter)
1961
Me and Mr. Stenner (As: Evan Hunter)
1976
The McBain Brief
1982
Running from Legs and Other Stories
2002
Learning to Kill
2006
Keller's Adjustment; Forever
2006
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