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Josh Lacey Reading Order

8 series ยท 35 books

Josh Lacey, a British author known for his imaginative children's literature, has penned an impressive 35 books across eight series, including the popular Grk, Hope Jones, Misfitz Mysteries, Tom Trelawney, and The Dragonsitter. Active from 2004 to 2021, he showcases a distinctive style that engages young readers with adventure and humor. Laceyโ€™s versatility is also evident in his adult work, "God is Brazilian," which explores the life of Charles Miller, the man credited with bringing football to Brazil.

Chapter Series

Complete

2 books (2011โ€“2011)

Start with The Mystery of the Missing Finger and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Mystery of the Missing Finger
The Mystery of the Missing Finger
2
Cover of The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding
The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding

Grk Series

Complete

8 books (2005โ€“2012)

Start with A Dog Called Grk, the first of 8 books in the Grk series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Dog Called Grk
A Dog Called Grk
2
Cover of Grk and the Hot Dog Trail
Grk and the Hot Dog Trail
3
Cover of Grk and the Pelotti Gang
Grk and the Pelotti Gang
4
Cover of Grk Operation Tortoise
Grk Operation Tortoise
5
Cover of Grk Smells a Rat
Grk Smells a Rat
6
Cover of Grk Takes Revenge
Grk Takes Revenge
7
Cover of Grk Down Under
Grk Down Under
8
Cover of Grk and the Phoney Macaroni
Grk and the Phoney Macaroni

Hope Jones Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020โ€“2021)

Start with Hope Jones Saves The World and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Hope Jones Saves The World
Hope Jones Saves The World
2
Cover of Hope Jones Clears the Air
Hope Jones Clears the Air
3
Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat

Misfitz Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (2009โ€“2010)

Start with The One That Got Away and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
2
Cover of Two Tigers on a String
Two Tigers on a String
3
Cover of Three Diamonds and a Donkey
Three Diamonds and a Donkey

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2004โ€“2008)

Start with The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder), the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder)
The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder)
2
Cover of The Timetraveller's Guide to Shakespeare's London(As: Joshua Doder)
The Timetraveller's Guide to Shakespeare's London(As: Joshua Doder)
3
Cover of God Is Brazilian
God Is Brazilian
4
Cover of The Duke of Wellington(As: Joshua Doder)
The Duke of Wellington(As: Joshua Doder)
5
Death Becomes No Stranger

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2008โ€“2009)

Start with Bearkeeper and read in order.

#Title
1
2

The Dragonsitter Series

Complete

10 books (2012โ€“2019)

Start with The Dragonsitter, the first of 10 books in the The Dragonsitter series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Dragonsitter
The Dragonsitter
2
Cover of The Dragonsitter Takes Off
The Dragonsitter Takes Off
3
Cover of The Dragonsitter's Castle
The Dragonsitter's Castle
4
Cover of The Dragonsitter's Island
The Dragonsitter's Island
5
Cover of The Dragonsitter's Party
The Dragonsitter's Party
6
Cover of The Dragonsitter to the Rescue
The Dragonsitter to the Rescue
7
The Dragonsitter Detective
8
Cover of Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat?
9
Cover of The Dragonsitter's Surprise
The Dragonsitter's Surprise
10
Cover of The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons
The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons

Tom Trelawney Series

Complete

2 books (2011โ€“2012)

Start with Island of Thieves and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Island of Thieves
Island of Thieves
2
Cover of The Sultan's Tigers
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.

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