Cal Gant books in order

The Cal Gant series by Stanley Gordon West follows a young man coming of age in 1940s and 1950s St. Paul, Minnesota.
Series · Historical Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Literary Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Until They Bring the Streetcars Back 1997 Stanley Gordon West Buy
2 Finding Laura Buggs 1999 Stanley Gordon West Buy
3 Growing An Inch 2003 Stanley Gordon West Buy

The Cal Gant series follows its title character through adolescence and young adulthood in St. Paul, Minnesota during the 1940s and 1950s. Until They Bring the Streetcars Back (1997) introduces Cal as a high school student dealing with a dark secret in his neighborhood. Finding Laura Buggs (1999) and Growing An Inch (2003) continue his story as he grows older.

The books capture a specific time and place in American life, with the streetcar era of St. Paul providing a vivid setting. West’s writing has an earnest, straightforward quality that matches his characters, and the series has found a dedicated audience particularly among readers in the Upper Midwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cal Gant series?

There are three books in the Cal Gant series, published between 1997 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Cal Gant series?

The first book in the Cal Gant series is Until They Bring the Streetcars Back, published in 1997.

Do the Cal Gant books need to be read in order?

Yes, the Cal Gant books are best read in publication order starting with Until They Bring the Streetcars Back. The protagonist ages across the three novels, and events from earlier books inform later ones.

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