Torey Hayden Reading Order
4 series · 17 books · Born 1951
Torey Hayden was a versatile author and educator whose work spanned from 1980 to 2021. She wrote across multiple genres, including fiction and non-fiction, and is best known for her compelling narratives that draw from her experiences as a special education teacher. With a total of 17 published books across four series, her notable works include cherished titles in both standalone formats and picture books, captivating readers with her unique storytelling style.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete9 books (1981–2021)
Start with Somebody Else's Kids, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Somebody Else's Kids 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Murphy's Boy / Silent Boy 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Just Another Kid 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Ghost Girl 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Beautiful Child 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Twilight Children 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Teaching Children Who Are Hard to Reach: Relationship-Driven Classroom Practice 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Lost Child 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Invisible Girl 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete2 books (2009–2018)
Start with Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate(With: Yongey Mingyur) and read in order.
Sheila Series
Complete2 books (1980–1995)
Start with One Child and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1984–2011)
Start with The Sunflower Forest, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.