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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 Complete

3 books (2023–2023)

Start with Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre)
Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery(With: Sarah McIntyre)
2
Cover of Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice(With: Sarah McIntyre)
Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice(With: Sarah McIntyre)
3
Cover of Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!(With: Sarah McIntyre)
Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!(With: Sarah McIntyre)

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2011–2019)

Start with Haunted, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories
Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories
3
Cover of The End of the Road
The End of the Road
4
Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories
5
Cover of Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories
Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories

Buster Bayliss Series

Complete

4 books (2002–2003)

Start with Day of the Hamster, the first of 4 books in the Buster Bayliss series.

#Title
1
Cover of Day of the Hamster
Day of the Hamster
2
Night of the Living Veg
3
The Big Freeze
4
Cover of Custardfinger
Custardfinger

Children's Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Gawain and the Green Knight and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Gawain and the Green Knight
Gawain and the Green Knight
2
Cover of Pug-a-Doodle-Do!
Pug-a-Doodle-Do!

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series

Complete

12 books (2013–2014)

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)
2
Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman)
3
Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead)
4
Spore(By: Alex Scarrow)
5
The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson)
6
The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy)
7
The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott)
8
The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman)
9
The Roots of Evil
10
The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick)
11
Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness)
12
Lights Out(By: Holly Black)

Fever Crumb Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2011)

Start with Fever Crumb and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Fever Crumb
Fever Crumb
2
Cover of A Web of Air
A Web of Air
3
Cover of Scrivener's Moon
Scrivener's Moon

Goblins Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with Goblins and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Goblins vs. Dwarves
Goblins vs. Dwarves
3
Cover of Goblin Quest
Goblin Quest

Larklight Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

Start with Larklight and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3

Mortal Engines Series

Ongoing

8 books (2001–2026)

Start with Mortal Engines, the first of 8 books in the Mortal Engines series.

#Title
1
Cover of Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines
2
Cover of Predator's Gold
Predator's Gold
3
Cover of Infernal Devices
Infernal Devices
4
Cover of A Darkling Plain
A Darkling Plain
5
Cover of Traction City
Traction City
6
Cover of Night Flights
Night Flights
7
Thunder City
8
Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel

Mortal Engines Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines
The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2012)

Start with Horatio Nelson and His Victory and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Horatio Nelson and His Victory
Horatio Nelson and His Victory
2
The Traction Codex(With: Jeremy Levett)

Not-So-Impossible Tales Series

Complete

6 books (2013–2017)

Start with Oliver and the Seawigs, the first of 6 books in the Not-So-Impossible Tales series.

#Title
1
Cover of Oliver and the Seawigs
Oliver and the Seawigs
2
Cakes in Space
3
Cover of Pugs of the Frozen North
Pugs of the Frozen North
4
Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair
5
Oliver and the Sea Monkeys
6
Cover of Carnival in a Fix
Carnival in a Fix

Railhead Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2018)

Start with Railhead and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Black Light Express
Black Light Express
3
Cover of Station Zero
Station Zero

Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2021)

Start with The Legend of Kevin, the first of 4 books in the Roly-Poly Flying Pony Adventure series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Legend of Kevin
The Legend of Kevin
2
Cover of Kevin's Great Escape
Kevin's Great Escape
3
Cover of Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
Kevin and the Biscuit Bandit
4
Cover of Kevin vs the Unicorns(With: Sarah McIntyre)
Kevin vs the Unicorns(With: Sarah McIntyre)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2009)

Start with Here Lies Arthur and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Here Lies Arthur
Here Lies Arthur
2
Cover of No Such Thing as Dragons
No Such Thing as Dragons

Utterly Dark Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

Start with Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep
Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep
2
Cover of Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild
Utterly Dark and the Heart of the Wild
3
Cover of Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time
Utterly Dark and the Tides of Time

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.

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