Mark Haddon Reading Order
8 series · 35 books · Born 26 September 1962
Mark Haddon is an acclaimed British author renowned for his unique storytelling and insightful exploration of human experiences, particularly in his celebrated novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. With a prolific career spanning from 1988 to 2026, he has penned 35 books across 8 series, including Agent Z, as well as standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and picture books. His diverse body of work showcases his versatility and commitment to engaging readers with imaginative narratives.
Agent Z Series
Complete4 books (1994–2001)
Start with Agent Z Goes Wild, the first of 4 books in the Agent Z series.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2009–2015)
Start with Ox-Tales: Fire and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing3 books (1994–2026)
Start with The Ultimate Hush-Hush Handbook / Secret Agent Handbook and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete11 books (1988–2002)
Start with Gilbert's Gobstopper, the first of 11 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert's Gobstopper 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Toni and the Tomato Soup 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Narrow Escape for Princess Sharon 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Baby Dinosaurs at Home 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Baby Dinosaurs at Playgroup 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Baby Dinosaurs in the Garden 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Baby Dinosaurs on Holiday 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Footprints on the Moon 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Sea of Tranquility 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ocean Star Express 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Ice Bear’s Cave 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete2 books (2003–2010)
Start with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: The Play(With: Simon Stephens) and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Family 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing3 books (2013–2024)
Start with The Talking Horse and the Sad Girl and the Village Under the Sea and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1994–2019)
Start with Boom!, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mark Haddon written?
- Mark Haddon has written 35 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Mark Haddon series?
- Here are the first books in Mark Haddon's series: Agent Z: Agent Z Goes Wild; Anthologies: Ox-Tales: Fire; Non-Fiction: The Ultimate Hush-Hush Handbook / Secret Agent Handbook; Picture: Gilbert's Gobstopper; Plays: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: The Play(With: Simon Stephens).
- What order should I read Mark Haddon's books?
- We recommend reading Mark Haddon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Mark Haddon still writing new books?
- Yes, Mark Haddon has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Short Story Collections.