My Story: Boys books in order

The My Story: Boys series features Jim Eldridge's historical fiction diaries aimed at young male readers, covering military campaigns from Agincourt to World War II.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Trenches: Billy Stevens, The Western Front, 1914-1918 2002 Jim Eldridge Buy
2 Battle of Britain 2002 Jim Eldridge Buy
3 Trafalgar: James Grant, HMS Norseman, 1799-1806 2002 Jim Eldridge Buy
4 Armada: Thomas Hobbs, England, 1587-1588 2002 Jim Eldridge Buy
5 Agincourt : Jenkin Lloyd, France, 1415 2003 Jim Eldridge Buy
6 Waterloo: Bob Jenkins, Royal Horse Artillery, 1814-1817 2003 Jim Eldridge Buy
7 Flying Ace: Jack Fairfax, Royal Flying Corps, 1915-1918 2003 Jim Eldridge Buy
8 D-Day: Lieutenant Andy Pope, Normandy, 1944 2004 Jim Eldridge Buy
9 Crimea: Michael Pope, 110th Regiment, 1853-1857 2004 Jim Eldridge Buy
10 Spy Smuggler: Paul Lelaud, France, 1942-1944 2004 Jim Eldridge Buy
11 Desert Danger: Tim Jackson, North Africa WWII 2005 Jim Eldridge Buy
12 U-boat Hunter: Peter Rogers, HMS Arum, 1939-1945 2005 Jim Eldridge Buy
13 Roman Invasion: A British Boy, AD 84 2008 Jim Eldridge Buy
14 The Sweep’s Boy: A Victorian Boy, London, 1870 2010 Jim Eldridge Buy
15 Pyramid of Secrets 2010 Jim Eldridge Buy
16 Dodger: The Story of a Victorian Pickpocket 2011 Jim Eldridge Buy

The My Story: Boys series represents a companion line to Scholastic’s main My Story series, with Jim Eldridge contributing over a dozen titles focused on military history and adventure. The books cover conflicts from Agincourt (2003) and Trafalgar (2002) through the Crimean War, both World Wars, and the Roman invasion of Britain.

Each book is written as a first-person diary by a young man caught up in historical events, from Flying Ace: Jack Fairfax, Royal Flying Corps (2003) to Dodger: The Story of a Victorian Pickpocket (2011). The series makes military history accessible and engaging for young readers through personal narratives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the My Story: Boys series?

There are 16 books in the My Story: Boys series, published between 2002 and 2011.

What is the first book in the My Story: Boys series?

The first book in the My Story: Boys series is The Trenches: Billy Stevens, The Western Front, 1914-1918, published in 2002.

What is the My Story: Boys series?

My Story: Boys is a companion line to Scholastic’s My Story series, featuring historical diary fiction aimed at young male readers, with a focus on military history and adventure.

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