Standalone Children's Novels books in order

Bill Wallace's standalone children's novels include thirty titles published from 1980 to 2009, featuring animal stories and adventures set in rural America.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Dog Called Kitty 1980 Bill Wallace Buy
2 Trapped in Death Cave 1984 Bill Wallace Buy
3 Shadow on the Snow 1985 Bill Wallace Buy
4 Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge 1986 Bill Wallace Buy
5 Danger on Panther Peak 1987 Bill Wallace Buy
6 Red Dog 1987 Bill Wallace Buy
7 Beauty 1988 Bill Wallace Buy
8 Snot Stew 1989 Bill Wallace Buy
9 Christmas Spurs 1990 Bill Wallace Buy
10 Danger in Quicksand Swamp 1991 Bill Wallace Buy
11 Totally Disgusting! 1991 Bill Wallace Buy
12 Buffalo Gal 1992 Bill Wallace Buy
13 The Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade 1992 Bill Wallace Buy
14 Never Say Quit 1993 Bill Wallace Buy
15 Blackwater Swamp 1994 Bill Wallace Buy
16 True Friends 1994 Bill Wallace Buy
17 Watchdog and the Coyotes 1995 Bill Wallace Buy
18 Journey into Terror 1996 Bill Wallace Buy
19 Aloha Summer 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
20 The Backward Bird Dog 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
21 The Final Freedom 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
22 Eye of the Great Bear 1999 Bill Wallace Buy
23 Coyote Autumn 2000 Bill Wallace Buy
24 Goosed! 2002 Bill Wallace Buy
25 Skinny-Dipping at Monster Lake 2003 Bill Wallace Buy
26 No Dogs Allowed! 2004 Bill Wallace Buy
27 Pick of the Litter 2005 Bill Wallace Buy
28 The Legend of Thunderfoot 2006 Bill Wallace Buy
29 The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa 2007 Bill Wallace Buy
30 That Doggone Calf 2009 Bill Wallace Buy

Bill Wallace wrote thirty standalone children’s novels between 1980 and 2009. His debut, A Dog Called Kitty (1980), tells the story of a boy overcoming his fear of dogs when a stray puppy appears on his family’s farm. The book won multiple state awards and set the template for Wallace’s career: animal-centered stories with rural American settings and emotional depth.

Other popular titles include Beauty (1988), about a girl and a blind horse; Trapped in Death Cave (1984), an adventure story; and Snot Stew (1989), told from a cat’s perspective. Wallace’s books feature straightforward prose and genuine feeling, and many were staples of elementary school reading lists throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Standalone Children's Novels series?

There are 30 books in the Standalone Children’s Novels series, published between 1980 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Standalone Children's Novels series?

The first book in the Standalone Children’s Novels series is A Dog Called Kitty, published in 1980.

What are Bill Wallace's most popular standalone novels?

Bill Wallace’s most popular standalone novels include A Dog Called Kitty (1980), his award-winning debut; Beauty (1988), about a blind horse; Trapped in Death Cave (1984); and Snot Stew (1989). Many of his books won state children’s book awards.

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