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. Laceyโs 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
Complete2 books (2011โ2011)
Start with The Mystery of the Missing Finger and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Mystery of the Missing Finger 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Grk Series
Complete8 books (2005โ2012)
Start with A Dog Called Grk, the first of 8 books in the Grk series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Dog Called Grk 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Grk and the Hot Dog Trail 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Grk and the Pelotti Gang 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Grk Operation Tortoise 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Grk Smells a Rat 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Grk Takes Revenge 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Grk Down Under 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Grk and the Phoney Macaroni 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Hope Jones Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020โ2021)
Start with Hope Jones Saves The World and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hope Jones Saves The World 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Hope Jones Clears the Air 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Misfitz Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (2009โ2010)
Start with The One That Got Away and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The One That Got Away 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Two Tigers on a String 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Three Diamonds and a Donkey 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (2004โ2008)
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 |
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| 1 | The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London(As: Joshua Doder) 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Timetraveller's Guide to Shakespeare's London(As: Joshua Doder) 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | God Is Brazilian 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Duke of Wellington(As: Joshua Doder) 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Death Becomes No Stranger 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008โ2009)
Start with Bearkeeper and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bearkeeper 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Robbers 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The Dragonsitter Series
Complete10 books (2012โ2019)
Start with The Dragonsitter, the first of 10 books in the The Dragonsitter series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Dragonsitter 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Dragonsitter Takes Off 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Dragonsitter's Castle 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Dragonsitter's Island 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Dragonsitter's Party 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Dragonsitter to the Rescue 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Dragonsitter Detective 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Trick or Treat? 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Dragonsitter's Surprise 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Tom Trelawney Series
Complete2 books (2011โ2012)
Start with Island of Thieves and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Island of Thieves 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Sultan's Tigers 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

