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Helen Bailey Reading Order

7 series · 27 books

Non-FictionYoung Adult

Helen Bailey was a British author who created charming stories for young readers across multiple series, most notably the Crazy World of Electra Brown, which captured the humor and drama of teenage life. Her prolific career spanned from 1988 to 2022, producing 27 books that blended fiction and non-fiction across children's and young adult audiences. Bailey's accessible storytelling and relatable characters made her a beloved figure in British children's literature.

Children's Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2012–2022)

Start with My Big Fat Gypsy Diary and read in order.

Start this series with My Big Fat Gypsy Diary

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My Big Fat Gypsy Diary
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Grande Turtle Adventure(With: George Shillinger,Tracy Dorsey)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crazy World Of Electra Brown Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2010)

Start with Life at the Shallow End, the first of 5 books in the Crazy World Of Electra Brown series.

Start this series with Life at the Shallow End

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Life at the Shallow End
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Out of My Depth
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Swimming Against the Tide
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Taking the Plunge
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Falling Hook, Line and Sinker
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Felicity Wishes Series

Complete

6 books (2001–2004)

Start with Friendship and Fairyschool, the first of 6 books in the Felicity Wishes series.

Start this series with Friendship and Fairyschool

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Friendship and Fairyschool
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Dancing Dreams
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Felicity Wishes Fashion Fiasco
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Spooky Sleepover
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Secrets and Surprises
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Big Book Of Magical Mishaps
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1988–2011)

Start with My Love Affair with Borthwick Castle and read in order.

Start this series with My Love Affair with Borthwick Castle

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My Love Affair with Borthwick Castle
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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My Sister Tatiana, My Brother Ivan
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Loving Each Other Safely
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2015)

Start with Running in Heels and read in order.

Start this series with Running in Heels

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1
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Running in Heels
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Knowing Me, Knowing You
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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When Bad Things Happen in Good Bikinis
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Topaz Series

Complete

6 books (2005–2008)

Start with Topaz Takes a Chance, the first of 6 books in the Topaz series.

Start this series with Topaz Takes a Chance

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1
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Topaz Takes a Chance
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Topaz in the Limelight
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Topaz Steals the Show
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Topaz Takes a Break
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Topaz Takes the Stage
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Topaz on Ice
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Willow Of The Woods Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with Litter to Glitter and read in order.

Start this series with Litter to Glitter

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Litter to Glitter
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Willow of the Woods
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Helen Bailey written?
Helen Bailey has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Helen Bailey series?
Here are the first books in Helen Bailey's series: Children's: My Big Fat Gypsy Diary; Crazy World Of Electra Brown: Life at the Shallow End; Felicity Wishes: Friendship and Fairyschool; Non-Fiction: My Love Affair with Borthwick Castle; Topaz: Topaz Takes a Chance.
What order should I read Helen Bailey's books?
We recommend reading Helen Bailey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Helen Bailey's series complete?
Helen Bailey has 6 completed series.

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