Sprinters books in order

The Sprinters series is a collection of 33 illustrated children's readers featuring short stories by Annalena McAfee and other authors, published between 1991 and 2010.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Shape up, Monty! 1991 Annalena McAfee Buy
2 The Snow Maze 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
3 Impossible Parents Go Green 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
4 The Finger Eater 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
5 New Big House 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
6 My Little Brother 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
7 The Haunting of Pip Parker 1992 Annalena McAfee Buy
8 Holly and the Skyboard 1993 Annalena McAfee Buy
9 The Baked Bean Kids 1993 Annalena McAfee Buy
10 The Magic Boathouse 1994 Annalena McAfee Buy
11 Impossible Parents 1994 Annalena McAfee Buy
12 Beware the Killer Coat 1994 Annalena McAfee Buy
13 Art, You’re Magic! 1994 Annalena McAfee Buy
14 Hector the Rat 1994 Annalena McAfee Buy
15 Fighting Dragons 1995 Annalena McAfee Buy
16 Little Stupendo 1995 Annalena McAfee Buy
17 Ronnie and the Giant Millipede 1995 Annalena McAfee Buy
18 Easy Peasy 1995 Annalena McAfee Buy
19 Cup Final Kid 1996 Annalena McAfee Buy
20 Care of Henry 1996 Annalena McAfee Buy
21 Emmelina and the Monster 1998 Annalena McAfee Buy
22 The Polecat Cafe 1998 Annalena McAfee Buy
23 Flora’s Fantastic Revenge 2000 Annalena McAfee Buy
24 Little Stupendo Files High 2001 Annalena McAfee Buy
25 Patrick’s Perfect Pet 2002 Annalena McAfee Buy
26 Tricky Nelly Nickleby 2003 Annalena McAfee Buy
27 Cool as a Cucumber 2003 Annalena McAfee Buy
28 No Tights for George 2004 Annalena McAfee Buy
29 Fearless Fitzroy 2005 Annalena McAfee Buy
30 Molly and the Beanstalk 2006 Annalena McAfee Buy
31 Lady-long-legs 2006 Annalena McAfee Buy
32 Tarquin the Wonder Horse 2006 Annalena McAfee Buy
33 The Most Impossible Parents 2010 Annalena McAfee Buy

The Sprinters series is a line of illustrated readers for children gaining independence with books. Annalena McAfee contributed many of the titles, writing stories that range from humorous family tales like Impossible Parents to adventures like Holly and the Skyboard.

Published between 1991 and 2010, the 33 books in this collection feature work from various illustrators and cover a wide range of subjects. The series has been a staple of primary school reading programs in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sprinters series?

There are 33 books in the Sprinters series, published between 1991 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Sprinters series?

The first book in the Sprinters series is Shape up, Monty!, published in 1991.

What age group is the Sprinters series for?

The Sprinters books are designed for children aged 5-8 who are developing reading confidence. Each book is short, heavily illustrated, and tells a complete story that can be read in one sitting.

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