Not-So-Impossible Tales books in order

Q: "What is the Not-So-Impossible Tales series about?"

"This illustrated series features standalone adventures with fantastic premises: sentient seaweed islands, cakes that come alive in space, racing pugs in the Arctic, and more. Each book delivers humor and imagination for readers ages 5-9."

Q: "What order should I read the Not-So-Impossible Tales?"

"The books can be read in any order since each is a standalone story. Publication order starts with Oliver and the Seawigs (2013), but feel free to pick whichever premise appeals most."

Q: "Who illustrates the Not-So-Impossible Tales?"

"Sarah McIntyre illustrates all books in the series. She and Philip Reeve collaborate closely, with the illustrations and text developed together rather than added afterward."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Oliver and the Seawigs	2013	Philip Reeve	Buy
2	Cakes in Space	2014	Philip Reeve	Buy
3	Pugs of the Frozen North	2015	Philip Reeve	Buy
4	Jinks and O’Hare Funfair Repair	2016	Philip Reeve	Buy
5	Oliver and the Sea Monkeys	2016	Philip Reeve	Buy
6	Carnival in a Fix	2017	Philip Reeve	Buy

The Not-So-Impossible Tales is a series of illustrated chapter books written by Philip Reeve and illustrated by Sarah McIntyre. Each book presents a standalone adventure with an absurd premise played completely straight: living islands made of seaweed, cakes with attitude in outer space, or pugs pulling sleds in a race to the North Pole.

Reeve and McIntyre developed the books as a true partnership, with words and pictures created together from the start. The results are fast-paced, funny stories packed with visual gags and inventive details. The series works well for confident young readers or as read-alouds for younger children who enjoy adventure stories with plenty of pictures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Not-So-Impossible Tales series about?

This illustrated series features standalone adventures with fantastic premises: sentient seaweed islands, cakes that come alive in space, racing pugs in the Arctic, and more. Each book delivers humor and imagination for readers ages 5-9.

What order should I read the Not-So-Impossible Tales?

The books can be read in any order since each is a standalone story. Publication order starts with Oliver and the Seawigs (2013), but feel free to pick whichever premise appeals most.

Who illustrates the Not-So-Impossible Tales?

Sarah McIntyre illustrates all books in the series. She and Philip Reeve collaborate closely, with the illustrations and text developed together rather than added afterward.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order