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
Johnny's in the Basement
Buy on Amazon1981
There's A Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Buy on Amazon1987
Sixth Grade Secrets
Buy on Amazon1987
The Boy Who Lost His Face
Buy on Amazon1989
The Cardturner
Buy on Amazon2010
Fuzzy Mud
Buy on Amazon2015
The Magician of Tiger Castle
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Johnny's in the Basement (1981), 2. There's A Boy in the Girls' Bathroom (1987), 3. Sixth Grade Secrets (1987), 4. The Boy Who Lost His Face (1989), 5. The Cardturner (2010), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Louis Sachar contains 7 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Louis Sachar. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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