How many books has Torey Hayden written?

Torey Hayden has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2021.

What is the first book in each Torey Hayden series?

Here are the first books in Torey Hayden's series: Non-Fiction: Somebody Else's Kids; Picture: Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur); Sheila: One Child.

What order should I read Torey Hayden's books?

We recommend reading Torey Hayden's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Torey Hayden's series complete?

Torey Hayden has 3 completed series.

Torey Hayden Reading Order

4 series · 17 books · Born 1951

Non-Fiction

Torey Hayden is a former special education teacher and university lecturer whose deeply personal memoirs chronicle her work with troubled and exceptional children. Her compelling narratives blend educational insight with emotional authenticity, drawing from decades of hands-on experience in classrooms and therapeutic settings. Hayden's books, including the acclaimed memoir Sheila, have resonated with readers seeking understanding of childhood trauma, learning disabilities, and the transformative power of dedicated teaching.

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

9 books (1981–2021)

Start with Somebody Else's Kids, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Somebody Else's Kids

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#	Title
1	Somebody Else's Kids 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murphy's Boy / Silent Boy 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just Another Kid 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ghost Girl 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Beautiful Child 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Twilight Children 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Teaching Children Who Are Hard to Reach: Relationship-Driven Classroom Practice 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Lost Child 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Invisible Girl 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2018)

Start with Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur) and read in order.

Start this series with Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur)

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#	Title
1	Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ziji and the Very Scary Man(With: Yongey Mingyur) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sheila Series

Complete

2 books (1980–1995)

Start with One Child and read in order.

Start this series with One Child

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#	Title
1	One Child 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Tiger's Child 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1984–2011)

Start with The Sunflower Forest, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Sunflower Forest

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#	Title
1	The Sunflower Forest 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Overheard in a Dream 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Very Worst Thing 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Innocent Foxes 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Torey Hayden written?: Torey Hayden has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Torey Hayden series?: Here are the first books in Torey Hayden's series: Non-Fiction: Somebody Else's Kids; Picture: Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur); Sheila: One Child.
What order should I read Torey Hayden's books?: We recommend reading Torey Hayden's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Torey Hayden's series complete?: Torey Hayden has 3 completed series.

Torey Hayden Reading Order

Non-Fiction Series

Picture Series

Sheila Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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