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Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley Reading Order

9 series · 30 books · Born 1950

Action & AdventureNon-FictionYoung Adult

Michael Buckley is an award-winning Canadian writer and photographer best known for his extensive work documenting travel and adventure across Asia, particularly in Tibet, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. Beyond his journalism and nonfiction travel writing, including pioneering guidebooks for Lonely Planet, he has authored numerous young adult series such as NERDS and the Finniverse, blending action-packed storytelling with imaginative world-building. His prolific career spanning two decades demonstrates versatility across genres, from documentary filmmaking and travel narratives to contemporary young adult fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with Hadrosaurs and read in order.

Start this series with Hadrosaurs

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Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Finniverse Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

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

Start this series with Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox

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

Michael Brand Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Miniature Men
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

NERDS Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2013)

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

Start this series with NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society

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

Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2019)

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

Start this series with Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show

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

Sisters Grimm Series

Complete

9 books (2005–2012)

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

Start this series with The Fairy Tale Detectives

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

Sisters Grimm Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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The Sisters Grimm Ultimate Guide
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Weirdies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

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

Start this series with The Weirdies Get Weirder

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The Weirdies Get Weirder
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Maybe This Is a Bit Too Weird
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Weirdest One of All
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Weirdies
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Undertow Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Undertow and read in order.

Start this series with Undertow

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2
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3
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Heart of the Storm
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Buckley written?
Michael Buckley has written 30 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Michael Buckley series?
Here are the first books in Michael Buckley's series: Anthologies: Hadrosaurs; Finniverse: Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox; NERDS: NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society; Picture: Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show; Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Tale Detectives.
What order should I read Michael Buckley's books?
We recommend reading Michael Buckley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Michael Buckley still writing new books?
Yes, Michael Buckley has 1 ongoing series: The Weirdies.

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