Hippo Hauntings Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hippo Hauntings books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Return to Harken House
Buy on Amazon1988
Ghost Abbey (By: Robert Westall)
Buy on Amazon1988
Don't Go Near The Water (By: Carolyn Sloan)
Buy on Amazon1988
The Nightmare Man (By: Tessa Krailing)
Buy on Amazon1988
Picking Up the Threads (By: Ian Strachan)
Buy on Amazon1989
The Haunting Of Sophie Bartholomew (By: Elizabeth Lindsay)
Buy on Amazon1989
The Bone Dog (By: Susan Price)
Buy on Amazon1989
Old Man On A Horse (By: Robert Westall)
Buy on Amazon1989
Nobody's Child (By: Anthony Masters)
Buy on Amazon1991
The Doll Graveyard (By: Lois Ruby)
Buy on Amazon2014
The Secret Grave (By: Lois Ruby)
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hippo Hauntings series is publication order: 1. Return to Harken House (1988), 2. Ghost Abbey (By: Robert Westall) (1988), 3. Don't Go Near The Water (By: Carolyn Sloan) (1988), 4. The Nightmare Man (By: Tessa Krailing) (1988), 5. Picking Up the Threads (By: Ian Strachan) (1989), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hippo Hauntings series by Joan Aiken contains 11 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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