Children's books in order

Danny Wallace's standalone children's books include The Day the Screens Went Blank, The Luckiest Kid in the World, and The Boss of Everyone.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Day the Screens Went Blank 2021 Danny Wallace Buy
2 The Luckiest Kid in the World 2022 Danny Wallace Buy
3 The Boss of Everyone 2023 Danny Wallace Buy

Outside of the Hamish series, Danny Wallace has written several standalone children’s books. The Day the Screens Went Blank (2021) explores what happens when every screen in the world suddenly stops working, a premise designed to resonate with screen-addicted kids and their parents alike.

The Luckiest Kid in the World (2022) and The Boss of Everyone (2023) continue Wallace’s knack for building stories from simple, appealing “what if” questions. His children’s books share the playful energy of his adult humor writing, adapted for a younger audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children's series?

There are three books in the Children’s series, published between 2021 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Children's series?

The first book in the Children’s series is The Day the Screens Went Blank, published in 2021.

What are Danny Wallace's standalone children's books about?

The Day the Screens Went Blank (2021) imagines what happens when all screens stop working. The Luckiest Kid in the World (2022) and The Boss of Everyone (2023) continue Wallace’s approach of taking a fun ‘what if’ premise and building a children’s story around it.

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