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 Body Trade
Buy on Amazon1968
Rebellion Town, Williamsburg, 1776
Buy on Amazon1973
The Children's War
Buy on Amazon1974
Sweet Friday Island
Buy on Amazon1984
Walking Up a Rainbow
Buy on Amazon1986
The Maldonado Miracle
Buy on Amazon1986
The Stalker
Buy on Amazon1987
The Hostage
Buy on Amazon1987
Sniper
Buy on Amazon1989
Monocolo
Buy on Amazon1991
The Weirdo
Buy on Amazon1991
To Kill the Leopard
Buy on Amazon1993
The Bomb
Buy on Amazon1995
A Sailor Returns
Buy on Amazon2001
The Boy Who Could Fly Without a Motor
Buy on Amazon2002
Lord of the Kill
Buy on Amazon2002
Ice Drift
Buy on Amazon2005
Billy the Kid
Buy on Amazon2005
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Body Trade (1968), 2. Rebellion Town, Williamsburg, 1776 (1973), 3. The Children's War (1974), 4. Sweet Friday Island (1984), 5. Walking Up a Rainbow (1986), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Theodore Taylor contains 18 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Theodore Taylor. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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