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Rebecca Stead Reading Order

3 series · 12 books

Literary FictionYoung Adult

Rebecca Stead is an accomplished American author known for her engaging fiction aimed at children and young adults. With a writing career spanning from 2007 to 2025, she has published 12 books across three series, as well as standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies. Her award-winning novel, When You Reach Me, won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 2010, solidifying her reputation in the literary world.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with Other Worlds and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Other Worlds
Other Worlds
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Who Done It?
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with Guys Read: A Day In the Life(With: Shaun Tan) and read in order.

#Title
1
Guys Read: A Day In the Life(With: Shaun Tan)
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Guys Read: Plan B
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2007–2025)

Start with First Light, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of First Light
First Light
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of When You Reach Me
When You Reach Me
2009Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Liar & Spy
Liar & Spy
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Goodbye Stranger
Goodbye Stranger
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Bob(With: Wendy Mass)
Bob(With: Wendy Mass)
2018Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The List of Things That Will Not Change
The List of Things That Will Not Change
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The Lost Library(With: Wendy Mass)
The Lost Library(With: Wendy Mass)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of The Experiment
The Experiment
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rebecca Stead written?
Rebecca Stead has written 12 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Rebecca Stead series?
Here are the first books in Rebecca Stead's series: Anthologies: Other Worlds; Short Stories/Novellas: Guys Read: A Day In the Life(With: Shaun Tan).
What order should I read Rebecca Stead's books?
We recommend reading Rebecca Stead's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rebecca Stead still writing new books?
Yes, Rebecca Stead has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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