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
A Summer to Die
Buy on Amazon1977
Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye
Buy on Amazon1978
Autumn Street
Buy on Amazon1980
Taking Care of Terrific
Buy on Amazon1983
Us and Uncle Fraud
Buy on Amazon1984
Rabble Starkey
Buy on Amazon1987
Road Ahead
Buy on Amazon1987
Number the Stars
Buy on Amazon1989
New Windmills
Buy on Amazon1989
Handle with Care
Buy on Amazon1993
Stay!: Keeper's Story
Buy on Amazon1997
The Silent Boy
Buy on Amazon2003
Gossamer
Buy on Amazon2006
The Birthday Ball
Buy on Amazon2010
Bless This Mouse
Buy on Amazon2011
The Windeby Puzzle
Buy on Amazon2023
Tree. Table. Book.
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. A Summer to Die (1977), 2. Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye (1978), 3. Autumn Street (1980), 4. Taking Care of Terrific (1983), 5. Us and Uncle Fraud (1984), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Lois Lowry contains 17 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Lois Lowry. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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