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
Of Silence and Slow Time
Buy on Amazon2004
We Can Be Heroes
Buy on Amazon2011
Pop!
Buy on Amazon2012
I Predict A Riot
Buy on Amazon2014
No Ballet Shoes in Syria
Buy on Amazon2019
Another Twist in the Tale
Buy on Amazon2020
Following Frankenstein
Buy on Amazon2021
Confessions of a Helicopter Mummy
Buy on Amazon2022
Bird Boy
Buy on Amazon2024
S/He
Buy on Amazon2017
Refugee Kid
Buy on Amazon2017
“Of Silence and Slow Time” her debut novel was first published in 2004.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Of Silence and Slow Time (2004), 2. We Can Be Heroes (2011), 3. Pop! (2012), 4. I Predict A Riot (2014), 5. No Ballet Shoes in Syria (2019), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Catherine Bruton contains 12 books. The series began in 2004 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Catherine Bruton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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