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
Hengest's Tale
Buy on Amazon1966
Fireweed
Buy on Amazon1969
The Dolphin Crossing
Buy on Amazon1970
Farewell, Great King
Buy on Amazon1972
The Emperor's Winding Sheet
Buy on Amazon1974
The Butty Boy / The Huffler (With: Juliette Palmer)
Buy on Amazon1975
The Walls of Athens
Buy on Amazon1977
A Chance Child
Buy on Amazon1978
Children of the Fox
Buy on Amazon1978
A Parcel of Patterns
Buy on Amazon1983
Lost and Found (With: Mary Rayner)
Buy on Amazon1985
Lapsing
Buy on Amazon1986
Torch
Buy on Amazon1988
A School for Lovers
Buy on Amazon1989
Grace
Buy on Amazon1991
Knowledge of Angels
Buy on Amazon1994
The Serpentine Cave
Buy on Amazon1997
A Desert in Bohemia
Buy on Amazon2000
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hengest's Tale (1966), 2. Fireweed (1969), 3. The Dolphin Crossing (1970), 4. Farewell, Great King (1972), 5. The Emperor's Winding Sheet (1974), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jill Paton Walsh contains 18 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jill Paton Walsh. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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