Rex Zero

Q: "How many books are in the Rex Zero series?"

"There are three books in the Rex Zero series, published between 2006 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the Rex Zero series?"

"The first book in the Rex Zero series is Rex Zero and the End of the World, published in 2006."

Q: "What is the Rex Zero series about?"

"The Rex Zero series follows Rex Norton-Norton, a boy growing up in Ottawa during the early 1960s. Across three books, Rex deals with the Cuban Missile Crisis, neighborhood mysteries, and the ordinary challenges of being a kid during the Cold War. The series blends historical events with the funny, sometimes scary experience of childhood."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Rex Zero and the End of the World	2006	Tim Wynne-Jones	Buy
2	Rex Zero, King of Nothing	2007	Tim Wynne-Jones	Buy
3	Rex Zero, The Great Pretender	2009	Tim Wynne-Jones	Buy

The Rex Zero books are set in Ottawa during the early 1960s, a period when the Cold War loomed large in everyday life. Rex Norton-Norton and his family have just moved from Vancouver, and each book finds Rex caught up in some mix of real-world events and personal adventures. The first book takes place during the Cuban Missile Crisis, giving Rex’s childhood fears a backdrop that makes them feel both bigger and more specific.

Tim Wynne-Jones writes Rex’s world with warmth and period detail. The series has a strong sense of place and time without being a history lesson. Rex is an observant, slightly anxious kid, and the books balance humor with genuine suspense. All three novels were well received by readers and critics in Canada, and the series remains a favorite among fans of middle grade historical fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rex Zero series?

There are three books in the Rex Zero series, published between 2006 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Rex Zero series?

The first book in the Rex Zero series is Rex Zero and the End of the World, published in 2006.

What is the Rex Zero series about?

The Rex Zero series follows Rex Norton-Norton, a boy growing up in Ottawa during the early 1960s. Across three books, Rex deals with the Cuban Missile Crisis, neighborhood mysteries, and the ordinary challenges of being a kid during the Cold War. The series blends historical events with the funny, sometimes scary experience of childhood.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order