Sweet Valley Kids Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sweet Valley Kids books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Surprise! Surprise!
Buy on Amazon1989
Runaway Hamster
Buy on Amazon1989
The Twins' Mystery Teacher
Buy on Amazon1990
Lila's Secret
Buy on Amazon1990
Elizabeth's Valentine
Buy on Amazon1990
Jessica's Cat Trick
Buy on Amazon1990
Jessica's Big Mistake
Buy on Amazon1990
Jessica's Zoo Adventure
Buy on Amazon1990
Elizabeth's Super-Selling Lemonade
Buy on Amazon1990
The Twins and the Wild West
Buy on Amazon1990
Crybaby Lois
Buy on Amazon1990
Sweet Valley Trick or Treat
Buy on Amazon1990
Starring Winston Egbert
Buy on Amazon1990
Jessica the Baby-Sitter
Buy on Amazon1991
Fearless Elizabeth
Buy on Amazon1991
Jessica the TV Star
Buy on Amazon1991
Caroline's Mystery Dolls
Buy on Amazon1991
Bossy Steven
Buy on Amazon1991
Jessica and the Jumbo Fish
Buy on Amazon1991
The Twins Go to the Hospital
Buy on Amazon1991
Jessica and the Spelling-Bee Surprise
Buy on Amazon1991
Sweet Valley Slumber Party
Buy on Amazon1991
Lila's Haunted House Party
Buy on Amazon1991
Cousin Kelly's Family Secret
Buy on Amazon1991
Jessica's Snobby Club
Buy on Amazon1992
Left-Out Elizabeth
Buy on Amazon1992
The Sweet Valley Cleanup Team
Buy on Amazon1992
Elizabeth Meets Her Hero
Buy on Amazon1992
Andy and the Alien
Buy on Amazon1992
Jessica's Unburied Treasure
Buy on Amazon1992
Elizabeth and Jessica Run Away
Buy on Amazon1992
Left Back!
Buy on Amazon1992
Caroline's Halloween Spell
Buy on Amazon1992
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Buy on Amazon1992
Elizabeth's Broken Arm
Buy on Amazon1993
Jessica's Monster Nightmare
Buy on Amazon1993
Jessica Gets Spooked
Buy on Amazon1993
Elizabeth's Video Fever
Buy on Amazon1993
Good-Bye, Eva?
Buy on Amazon1993
Ellen Is Home Alone
Buy on Amazon1993
Robin in the Middle
Buy on Amazon1993
The Missing Tea Set
Buy on Amazon1993
The Twins' Big Pow-Wow
Buy on Amazon1993
Elizabeth's Piano Lessons
Buy on Amazon1993
The Jessica and Elizabeth Show
Buy on Amazon1994
Get the Teacher!
Buy on Amazon1994
Elizabeth the Tattletale
Buy on Amazon1994
Lila's April Fool
Buy on Amazon1994
Jessica's Mermaid
Buy on Amazon1994
Steven's Twin
Buy on Amazon1994
Lois and the Sleepover
Buy on Amazon1994
Julie the Karate Kid
Buy on Amazon1994
The Magic Puppets
Buy on Amazon1994
Star of the Parade
Buy on Amazon1994
The Big Race
Buy on Amazon1994
Jessica Plays Cupid
Buy on Amazon1995
No Girls Allowed
Buy on Amazon1995
Lila's Birthday Bash
Buy on Amazon1995
Jessica + Jessica = Trouble
Buy on Amazon1995
The Amazing Jessica
Buy on Amazon1995
Scaredy-Cat Elizabeth
Buy on Amazon1995
The Halloween War
Buy on Amazon1995
Lila's Christmas Angel
Buy on Amazon1995
Elizabeth's Horseback Adventure
Buy on Amazon1995
Steven's Big Crush
Buy on Amazon1996
And the Winner Is... Jessica Wakefield!
Buy on Amazon1996
A Roller Coaster for the Twins!
Buy on Amazon1996
Jessica's Secret Friend
Buy on Amazon1997
Sweet Valley Blizzard!
Buy on Amazon1997
Good-Bye, Mrs. Otis
Buy on Amazon1997
Class Picture Day!
Buy on Amazon1997
The Macaroni Mess
Buy on Amazon1997
The Witch in the Pumpkin Patch
Buy on Amazon1997
Little Drummer Girls
Buy on Amazon1998
Danger
Buy on Amazon1998
Elizabeth the Telltale
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sweet Valley Kids series is publication order: 1. Surprise! Surprise! (1989), 2. Runaway Hamster (1989), 3. The Twins' Mystery Teacher (1990), 4. Lila's Secret (1990), 5. Elizabeth's Valentine (1990), and 71 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sweet Valley Kids series by Francine Pascal contains 76 books. The series began in 1989 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Sweet Valley Kids series is written by Francine Pascal. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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