Paula Fox Reading Order
5 series · 35 books · Born 1923-04-22
Paula Fox was a distinguished American writer known for her compelling works in both children's and adult literature, spanning from 1966 to 2016. With a diverse catalog of 35 titles across five series—including standalone novels, picture books, chapter books, non-fiction, and short story collections—she masterfully explored themes of identity and resilience. Her most acclaimed work, The Slave Dancer, earned her the Newbery Medal in 1974, solidifying her legacy in the literary world.
Chapter Series
Complete6 books (1967–1993)
Start with A Likely Place, the first of 6 books in the Chapter series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2001–2005)
Start with Borrowed Finery and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete2 books (1973–2008)
Start with Good Ethan and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1978–2011)
Start with The Little Swineherd and Other Tales and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete23 books (1966–2016)
Start with Maurice's Room, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Maurice's Room 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Poor George 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Portrait of Ivan 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Blowfish Live in the Sea 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Desperate Characters 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Western Coast 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Slave Dancer 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Widow's Children 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Place Apart 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  One-Eyed Cat 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Servant's Tale 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Moonlight Man 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Lily and the Lost Boy / The Lost Boy 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Village by the Sea / In a Place of Darkness 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  In a Place of Danger 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The God of Nightmares 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Monkey Island 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Western Wind 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Rider From Yonder 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Eagle Kite 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Gathering Darkness 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Radiance Descending 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Village by the Sea 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paula Fox written?
- Paula Fox has written 35 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Paula Fox series?
- Here are the first books in Paula Fox's series: Chapter: A Likely Place; Non-Fiction: Borrowed Finery; Picture: Good Ethan; Short Story Collections: The Little Swineherd and Other Tales.
- What order should I read Paula Fox's books?
- We recommend reading Paula Fox's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paula Fox's series complete?
- Paula Fox has 5 completed series.