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
Wish on a Unicorn
Buy on Amazon1991
Letters from Rifka
Buy on Amazon1992
Phoenix Rising
Buy on Amazon1994
A Time of Angels
Buy on Amazon1995
The Music of Dolphins
Buy on Amazon1996
Out of the Dust
Buy on Amazon1997
Just Juice (With: Robert Andrew Parker)
Buy on Amazon1998
The Stowaway
Buy on Amazon2000
Witness
Buy on Amazon2000
Young Nick's Head
Buy on Amazon2001
Aleutian Sparrow
Buy on Amazon2003
Brooklyn Bridge
Buy on Amazon2008
Safekeeping
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Wish on a Unicorn (1991), 2. Letters from Rifka (1992), 3. Phoenix Rising (1994), 4. A Time of Angels (1995), 5. The Music of Dolphins (1996), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Karen Hesse contains 13 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Karen Hesse. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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