Philip Reeve Reading Order
16 series Β· 64 books Β· Born 1966
Philip Reeve is a prolific English writer and illustrator, celebrated for his work in children's literature. With a unique blend of adventure and fantasy, he has penned 64 books across 16 series, including well-loved titles like Mortal Engines, Adventuremice, and Fever Crumb. Active from 2001 to 2026, Reeve's captivating storytelling continues to engage young readers around the world.
Adventuremice Series
Likely Complete3 books (2023β2023)
Start with Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice(With: Sarah McIntyre) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!(With: Sarah McIntyre) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2011β2019)
Start with Haunted, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Haunted 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The End of the Road 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Buster Bayliss Series
Complete4 books (2002β2003)
Start with Day of the Hamster, the first of 4 books in the Buster Bayliss series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Day of the Hamster 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Night of the Living Veg 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Big Freeze 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Custardfinger 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Children's Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with Gawain and the Green Knight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gawain and the Green Knight 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Pug-a-Doodle-Do! 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013β2014)
Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Spore(By: Alex Scarrow) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Roots of Evil 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Lights Out(By: Holly Black) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Fever Crumb Series
Complete3 books (2009β2011)
Start with Fever Crumb and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fever Crumb 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Web of Air 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Scrivener's Moon 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Goblins Series
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
Start with Goblins and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Goblins 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Goblins vs. Dwarves 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Goblin Quest 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Larklight Series
Complete3 books (2006β2008)
Start with Larklight and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Larklight 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Starcross 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mothstorm 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Mortal Engines Series
Ongoing8 books (2001β2026)
Start with Mortal Engines, the first of 8 books in the Mortal Engines series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mortal Engines 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Predator's Gold 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Infernal Devices 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | A Darkling Plain 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Traction City 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Night Flights 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Thunder City 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Mortal Engines Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2003β2012)
Start with Horatio Nelson and His Victory and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Horatio Nelson and His Victory 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Traction Codex(With: Jeremy Levett) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Not-So-Impossible Tales Series
Complete6 books (2013β2017)
Start with Oliver and the Seawigs, the first of 6 books in the Not-So-Impossible Tales series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver and the Seawigs 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cakes in Space 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Pugs of the Frozen North 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Oliver and the Sea Monkeys 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Carnival in a Fix 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Railhead Series
Complete3 books (2015β2018)
Start with Railhead and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Railhead 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Black Light Express 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Station Zero 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2021)
Start with The Legend of Kevin, the first of 4 books in the Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Legend of Kevin 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Kevin's Great Escape 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Kevin vs the Unicorns(With: Sarah McIntyre) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2007β2009)
Start with Here Lies Arthur and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Here Lies Arthur 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | No Such Thing as Dragons 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Utterly Dark Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021β2023)
Start with Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip Reeve written?
- Philip Reeve has written 64 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Philip Reeve series?
- Here are the first books in Philip Reeve's series: Adventuremice: Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre); Anthologies: Haunted; Buster Bayliss: Day of the Hamster; Children's: Gawain and the Green Knight; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer).
- What order should I read Philip Reeve's books?
- We recommend reading Philip Reeve's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Philip Reeve still writing new books?
- Yes, Philip Reeve has 1 ongoing series: Mortal Engines.

