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: January 2026
Publication Order
Operation
Buy on Amazon1982
Beanpole
Buy on Amazon1983
Buddies
Buy on Amazon1985
The Kid in the Red Jacket
Buy on Amazon1987
Mick Harte Was Here
Buy on Amazon1995
Psssst!It's Me...the Bogeyman
Buy on Amazon1998
The Graduation of Jake Moon
Buy on Amazon2000
Funnyman and Other Plays
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Operation (1982), 2. Beanpole (1983), 3. Buddies (1985), 4. The Kid in the Red Jacket (1987), 5. Mick Harte Was Here (1995), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Barbara Park contains 8 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Barbara Park. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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