Josh Lacey Reading Order
8 series Β· 35 books
Josh Lacey is a British author who has crafted over thirty-five books spanning fantasy, action-adventure, and young adult fiction across multiple series including Grk, Chapter, and Hope Jones. His work blends imaginative storytelling with accessible prose designed for young readers, while his non-fiction extends to biographical works like God is Brazilian, an account of Charles Miller's role in introducing football to Brazil. Publishing under both his own name and the pseudonym Joshua Doder, Lacey has maintained an active writing career from 2004 through 2021 across genres ranging from mystery to fantasy adventure.
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Chapter Series
Complete2 books (2011β2011)
Josh Lacey's Chapter series is a two-book young adult mystery collection published in 2011. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mystery of the Missing Finger followed by The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding. These fantasy and action-adventure tales offer standalone mysteries within an overarching series structure.
Start with The Mystery of the Missing Finger and read in order.
Start this series with The Mystery of the Missing Finger
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Mystery of the Missing Finger |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding |
Grk Series
Complete8 books (2005β2012)
The Grk series consists of eight complete adventure novels published between 2005 and 2012, following a resourceful dog and his companions through various escapades around the world. Each book builds on the previous one, so readers should begin with A Dog Called Grk and proceed in publication order through the series. The fast-paced narratives blend action, humor, and international settings to engage young adult readers. The series concluded with Grk and the Phoney Macaroni in 2012.
Start with A Dog Called Grk, the first of 8 books in the Grk series.
Start this series with A Dog Called Grk
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Dog Called Grk |
| 2 | Grk and the Hot Dog Trail |
| 3 | Grk and the Pelotti Gang |
| 4 | Grk Operation Tortoise |
| 5 | Grk Smells a Rat |
| 6 | Grk Takes Revenge |
| 7 | Grk Down Under |
| 8 | Grk and the Phoney Macaroni |
Hope Jones Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2021)
The Hope Jones series by Josh Lacey consists of three young adult fantasy and adventure novels published between 2020 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hope Jones Saves The World, followed by Hope Jones Clears the Air, and concluding with Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat. The series appears to be complete.
Start with Hope Jones Saves The World and read in order.
Start this series with Hope Jones Saves The World
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Jones Saves The World |
| 2 | Hope Jones Clears the Air |
| 3 | Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat |
Misfitz Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (2009β2010)
The Misfitz Mysteries is a completed three-book young adult fantasy series by Josh Lacey, consisting of The One That Got Away, Two Tigers on a String, and Three Diamonds and a Donkey, published between 2009 and 2010. These action-packed adventures should be read in publication order to fully experience the story arc. The series blends fantasy elements with mystery throughout its self-contained trilogy.
Start with The One That Got Away and read in order.
Start this series with The One That Got Away
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The One That Got Away |
| 2 | Two Tigers on a String |
| 3 | Three Diamonds and a Donkey |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (2004β2008)
Josh Lacey's complete non-fiction series consists of five books published between 2004 and 2008, best read in publication order. The series spans historical guides to London in different eras, a biographical work on the Duke of Wellington, and a book exploring perspectives on mortality, showcasing the author's diverse approach to non-fiction writing across history, biography, and philosophical subjects.
Start with The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder), the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder) |
| 2 | The Timetraveller's Guide to Shakespeare's London(As: Joshua Doder) |
| 3 | God Is Brazilian |
| 4 | The Duke of Wellington(As: Joshua Doder) |
| 5 | Death Becomes No Stranger |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008β2009)
Josh Lacey's two-book fantasy adventure series consists of Bearkeeper and The Robbers, published in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Though labeled as standalone novels, these young adult action fantasies are best enjoyed in publication order. The complete series offers self-contained storytelling within Lacey's imaginative worlds.
Start with Bearkeeper and read in order.
Start this series with Bearkeeper
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bearkeeper |
| 2 | The Robbers |
The Dragonsitter Series
Complete10 books (2012β2019)
The Dragonsitter is a ten-book fantasy series for young readers by Josh Lacey, published between 2012 and 2019 and now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dragonsitter and concluding with The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons. This adventure series follows a consistent protagonist across action-packed standalone adventures that build throughout the sequence.
Start with The Dragonsitter, the first of 10 books in the The Dragonsitter series.
Start this series with The Dragonsitter
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Dragonsitter |
| 2 | The Dragonsitter Takes Off |
| 3 | The Dragonsitter's Castle |
| 4 | The Dragonsitter's Island |
| 5 | The Dragonsitter's Party |
| 6 | The Dragonsitter to the Rescue |
| 7 | The Dragonsitter Detective |
| 8 | Trick or Treat? |
| 9 | The Dragonsitter's Surprise |
| 10 | The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons |
Tom Trelawney Series
Complete2 books (2011β2012)
The Tom Trelawney series by Josh Lacey consists of two complete fantasy adventure novels published between 2011 and 2012. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Island of Thieves followed by The Sultan's Tigers. This young adult series combines action and adventure across its two installments.
Start with Island of Thieves and read in order.
Start this series with Island of Thieves
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Island of Thieves |
| 2 | The Sultan's Tigers |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Josh Lacey written?
- Josh Lacey has written 35 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Josh Lacey series?
- Here are the first books in Josh Lacey's series: Chapter: The Mystery of the Missing Finger; Grk: A Dog Called Grk; Hope Jones: Hope Jones Saves The World; Misfitz Mysteries: The One That Got Away; Non-Fiction: The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder).
- What order should I read Josh Lacey's books?
- We recommend reading Josh Lacey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Josh Lacey's series complete?
- Josh Lacey has 7 completed series.

