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
Black Beauty
Buy on Amazon1986
The Outlaws of Sherwood
Buy on Amazon1988
My Father is in the Navy
Buy on Amazon1992
Rowan
Buy on Amazon1992
Deerskin
Buy on Amazon1993
Sunshine
Buy on Amazon2003
Dragonhaven
Buy on Amazon2007
Chalice
Buy on Amazon2008
Shadows
Buy on Amazon2013
The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon1981
Imaginary Lands
Buy on Amazon1985
Dragons and Warrior Daughters
Buy on Amazon1989
Spells of Enchantment
Buy on Amazon1991
Silver Birch, Blood Moon
Buy on Amazon1999
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
Buy on Amazon2003
Lightspeed Magazine, February 2014
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Black Beauty (1986), 2. The Outlaws of Sherwood (1988), 3. My Father is in the Navy (1992), 4. Rowan (1992), 5. Deerskin (1993), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Robin McKinley contains 16 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Robin McKinley. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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