Michael Buckley Reading Order

2 books (2014–2015)

Michael Buckley's two-book anthology series spans 2014 to 2015 and is now complete. These young adult and action-adventure collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Hadrosaurs followed by Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales.

Start with Hadrosaurs and read in order.

3 books (2020–2022)

The Finniverse is a three-book young adult action and adventure series by Michael Buckley published between 2020 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox, followed by Finn and the Time-Traveling Pajamas, and concluding with Finn and the Subatomic Slip-And-Slide. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to fully experiencing the series.

Start with Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox and read in order.

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1	Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Finn and the Time-Traveling Pajamas 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Finn and the Subatomic Slip-And-Slide 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

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1	Miniature Men 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2009–2013)

The NERDS series is a five-book young adult action-adventure sequence that follows a group of gifted students who work for a secret government organization. Published between 2009 and 2013, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society and continuing through M is for Mama's Boy, The Cheerleaders of Doom, The Villain Virus, and Attack of the BULLIES. Michael Buckley's completed franchise combines espionage, humor, and adventure across its full run.

Start with NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society, the first of 5 books in the NERDS series.

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1	NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	M is for Mama's Boy 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cheerleaders of Doom 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Villain Virus 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Attack of the BULLIES 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2019)

The Picture series by Michael Buckley contains two young adult action and adventure books published between 2012 and 2019. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show followed by Lenny the Lobster Can't Stay for Dinner.

Start with Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show and read in order.

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1	Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lenny the Lobster Can't Stay for Dinner 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2005–2012)

The Sisters Grimm is a complete nine-book young adult fantasy series by Michael Buckley, published between 2005 and 2012. The books follow a consistent narrative arc and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Fairy Tale Detectives and concluding with The Council of Mirrors. This action-adventure series combines elements of fairy tale lore with mystery and magic, featuring protagonists navigating a world where classic storybook characters are real.

Start with The Fairy Tale Detectives, the first of 9 books in the Sisters Grimm series.

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1	The Fairy Tale Detectives 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Unusual Suspects 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Problem Child 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Magic and Other Misdemeanors 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Once Upon a Crime 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Tales From the Hood 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Everafter War 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Inside Story 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Council of Mirrors 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

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1	The Sisters Grimm Ultimate Guide 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2022–2025)

The Weirdies is an ongoing young adult action and adventure series by Michael Buckley comprising four books published between 2022 and 2025. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Weirdies Get Weirder and continuing through Maybe This Is a Bit Too Weird, The Weirdest One of All, and The Weirdies.

Start with The Weirdies Get Weirder, the first of 4 books in the The Weirdies series.

3 books (2015–2017)

Michael Buckley's Undertow Trilogy is a complete young adult action and adventure series consisting of three books published between 2015 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Undertow, followed by Raging Sea, and concluding with Heart of the Storm. This trilogy offers a closed narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Undertow and read in order.

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1	Undertow 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Raging Sea 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heart of the Storm 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible