Tim Collins Reading Order
14 series · 94 books
Tim Collins is a prolific author known for his engaging children's literature and middle-grade novels. With 94 books spanning 14 series, including popular titles like Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero and Diary of Dorkius Maximus, he has captivated young readers since 2005. Active through 2024, Collins continues to explore a range of adventures and humorous tales in his work.
Adventures of Sherlock Bones Series
Ongoing5 books (2022–2024)
Start with Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels, the first of 5 books in the Adventures of Sherlock Bones series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Sherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Arcturus Children's Reference Library Series
Likely Complete17 books (2017–2022)
Start with Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs(By: Clare Hibbert), the first of 17 books in the Arcturus Children's Reference Library series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs(By: Clare Hibbert) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Children's Encyclopedia of Space(By: Giles Sparrow) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Children's Encyclopedia of Animals: Take a Walk on the Wild Side!(By: Dr Michael Leach,Dr Meriel Lland) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Children's Encyclopedia of Science(By: Giles Sparrow) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Children's Encyclopedia of Rocks and Fossils(By: Claudia Martin,Chris Jarvis) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Children's Human Body Encyclopedia(By: Clare Hibbert) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Children's Planet Earth Encyclopedia(By: Clare Hibbert) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Children’s Encyclopedia of Technology(By: Alex Woolf) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Children's Encyclopedia of Birds(By: Claudia Martin) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Children's Encyclopedia of Ocean Life(By: Claudia Martin) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Children's Encyclopedia of Science Experiments(By: Thomas Canavan) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Children's Encyclopedia of Knights and Castles(By: Fiona MacDonald) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Children's Encyclopedia of Math / Children's Encyclopedia of Maths 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Children's Encyclopedia of Unexplained Mysteries(By: Stuart Webb) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Children's World Atlas(By: Claudia Martin) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Children's Encyclopedia of Flags(By: Claudia Martin) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Children's Encyclopedia of Predators(By: Alex Woolf) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cosmic Colin Series
Complete4 books (2014–2017)
Start with Sneezy Alien Attack, the first of 4 books in the Cosmic Colin series.
Diary of Dorkius Maximus Series
Complete3 books (2013–2014)
Start with Diary of Dorkius Maximus and read in order.
Horror Hotel Series
Complete6 books (2019–2019)
Start with Bed Bugs, the first of 6 books in the Horror Hotel series.
League of Enchanted Heroes Series
Complete8 books (2016–2016)
Start with Castle Capture, the first of 8 books in the League of Enchanted Heroes series.
Long Lost Secret Diary Series
Likely Complete12 books (2017–2022)
Start with The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Knight, the first of 12 books in the Long Lost Secret Diary series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Knight 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Pirate 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Astronaut 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Dinosaur Hunter 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Long Lost Secret Diary of the World's worst Shakespearean Actor 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Olympic Athlete 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Samurai 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the Worlds Worst Hollywood Director 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Roman Gladiator 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Tomb Hunter 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Long-Lost Secret Diaries of the World's Worst Engineers 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Viking 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Monster Island Series
Complete6 books (2018–2018)
Start with The Ape, the first of 6 books in the Monster Island series.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete10 books (2005–2022)
Start with Are You a Geek?, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Are You a Geek? 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Mingin' or Blingin' 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | School Rules 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Little Book of Internet Dating 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Ginger Survival Guide 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Baldies' Survival Guide 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Behind the Lost Symbol 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Little Book of Twitter 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Northern Monkey Survival Guide 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The World’s Stupidest Tweets 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete8 books (2014–2016)
Start with Joke Shop, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2011–2021)
Start with Notes from a Hairy-Not-Scary Werewolf, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wimpy Vampire Series
Complete6 books (2010–2013)
Start with Diary of a Wimpy Vampire, the first of 6 books in the Wimpy Vampire series.
Zero To Hero Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018–2021)
Start with Zero to Hero: Gladiator(With: Isobel Lundie), the first of 4 books in the Zero To Hero series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tim Collins written?
- Tim Collins has written 94 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Tim Collins series?
- Here are the first books in Tim Collins's series: Adventures of Sherlock Bones: Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels; Arcturus Children's Reference Library: Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs(By: Clare Hibbert); Cosmic Colin: Sneezy Alien Attack; Diary of Dorkius Maximus: Diary of Dorkius Maximus; Horror Hotel: Bed Bugs.
- What order should I read Tim Collins's books?
- We recommend reading Tim Collins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tim Collins still writing new books?
- Yes, Tim Collins has 1 ongoing series: Adventures of Sherlock Bones.

