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
The Summer of the Falcon
Buy on Amazon1962
Gull Number 737
Buy on Amazon1964
Hold Zero
Buy on Amazon1966
Coyote in Manhattan
Buy on Amazon1968
The Hole in the Tree
Buy on Amazon1968
Hook a Fish, Catch a Mountain
Buy on Amazon1975
Going to the Sun
Buy on Amazon1976
River Rats, Inc
Buy on Amazon1979
The Cry of the Crow
Buy on Amazon1980
The Talking Earth
Buy on Amazon1983
Water Sky
Buy on Amazon1987
Shark Beneath the Reef
Buy on Amazon1989
Arctic Son
Buy on Amazon1997
There's an Owl in the Shower
Buy on Amazon1997
Tree Castle Island
Buy on Amazon2002
Charlie's Raven
Buy on Amazon2006
The Cats of Roxville Station
Buy on Amazon2009
Ice Whale
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Summer of the Falcon (1962), 2. Gull Number 737 (1964), 3. Hold Zero (1966), 4. Coyote in Manhattan (1968), 5. The Hole in the Tree (1968), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jean Craighead George contains 18 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jean Craighead George. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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