Heaven

Q: "How many books are in the Heaven series?"

"There are four books in the Heaven series, published between 1995 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the Heaven series?"

"The first book in the Heaven series is Heaven, published in 1998."

Q: "Do the Heaven books need to be read in order?"

"The books in the Heaven series share a setting and some characters but can be read in any order. Each novel tells a self-contained story. The First Part Last, for example, is a prequel that works well read before or after Heaven."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Heaven	1998	Angela Johnson	Buy
2	To Heaven and Back	1995	Angela Johnson	N/A
3	The First Part Last	2003	Angela Johnson	Buy
4	Sweet, Hereafter	2009	Angela Johnson	Buy

The Heaven series is Angela Johnson’s best-known work in young adult fiction. The series centers on the town of Heaven, Ohio, and follows young characters dealing with family, identity, and growing up. Heaven (1998) won the Coretta Scott King Award, and The First Part Last (2003) won the same award as well as the Michael L. Printz Award.

The books are connected by setting and some recurring characters but each tells its own story. The series spans from 1995 to 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Heaven series?

There are four books in the Heaven series, published between 1995 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Heaven series?

The first book in the Heaven series is Heaven, published in 1998.

Do the Heaven books need to be read in order?

The books in the Heaven series share a setting and some characters but can be read in any order. Each novel tells a self-contained story. The First Part Last, for example, is a prequel that works well read before or after Heaven.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order