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 Donkey Rustlers
Buy on Amazon1968
Rosy Is My Relative
Buy on Amazon1968
The Talking Parcel / Battle for Castle Cockatrice
Buy on Amazon1975
The Mockery Bird
Buy on Amazon1981
The Fantastic Flying Journey
Buy on Amazon1987
The Fantastic Dinosaur Adventure
Buy on Amazon1989
Keeper
Buy on Amazon1990
Toby the Tortoise
Buy on Amazon1991
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Donkey Rustlers (1968), 2. Rosy Is My Relative (1968), 3. The Talking Parcel / Battle for Castle Cockatrice (1975), 4. The Mockery Bird (1981), 5. The Fantastic Flying Journey (1987), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Gerald Durrell contains 8 books. The series began in 1968 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Gerald Durrell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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