Buster Bayliss books in order

Q: "What is the Buster Bayliss series about?"

"The Buster Bayliss series follows a young boy named Buster and his friends, including a fake space hero, as they face absurd threats like giant hamsters, living vegetables, and weather-controlling villains. It is aimed at readers ages 7-10."

Q: "What order should I read the Buster Bayliss books?"

"Read them in publication order: Day of the Hamster, Night of the Living Veg, The Big Freeze, and Custardfinger. Each book is a standalone adventure but features the same cast of characters."

Q: "Is Buster Bayliss similar to Mortal Engines?"

"No, Buster Bayliss is a lighthearted comedy series for younger children, while Mortal Engines is a darker young adult science fiction series. They showcase different sides of Philip Reeve's writing."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Day of the Hamster	2002	Philip Reeve	Buy
2	Night of the Living Veg	2002	Philip Reeve	Buy
3	The Big Freeze	2002	Philip Reeve	Buy
4	Custardfinger	2003	Philip Reeve	Buy

The Buster Bayliss series is Philip Reeve’s comic adventure series for younger readers. The books follow Buster, a boy living in the town of Smogley, and his friend Fake Space Hero, a washed-up actor who once played a space adventurer on TV. Together they face ridiculous threats that parody science fiction and horror tropes.

Published between 2002 and 2003, the four books in the series blend silly humor with action-packed plots. From giant hamsters to vegetable invasions to a supervillain named Custardfinger, each book delivers fast-paced entertainment for middle-grade readers who enjoy absurdist comedy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Buster Bayliss series about?

The Buster Bayliss series follows a young boy named Buster and his friends, including a fake space hero, as they face absurd threats like giant hamsters, living vegetables, and weather-controlling villains. It is aimed at readers ages 7-10.

What order should I read the Buster Bayliss books?

Read them in publication order: Day of the Hamster, Night of the Living Veg, The Big Freeze, and Custardfinger. Each book is a standalone adventure but features the same cast of characters.

Is Buster Bayliss similar to Mortal Engines?

No, Buster Bayliss is a lighthearted comedy series for younger children, while Mortal Engines is a darker young adult science fiction series. They showcase different sides of Philip Reeve’s writing.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order