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
Willy's Raiders
Buy on Amazon1980
Zip Six
Buy on Amazon1996
Desire Lines
Buy on Amazon1997
The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs
Buy on Amazon2006
The Trouble in Me
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Willy's Raiders (1980), 2. Zip Six (1996), 3. Desire Lines (1997), 4. The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs (2006), 5. The Trouble in Me (2015). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Jack Gantos contains 5 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Jack Gantos. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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