Gyles Brandreth
13
Book Series
63
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of No.13 Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Ghost at No.13" (1985)
Publication Order of Slippers Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Slippers That Talked" (1990)
Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books
Popular choice - Start with "My Secret Notebook: Aged 7" (1996)
Publication Order of Bruno Bruin Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Adventures of Bruno Bruin" (1998)
About the Author
Gyles Brandreth is a renowned English novelist, actor, broadcaster, and a former Conservative MP. In relation to his writing career, he is particularly famous for his works on non-fiction, memoirs & biographies, and children’s book genres. Author Brandreth has contributed several wonderful mysteries and fiction book series, including The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries series, Slippers series, Bruno Bruin series, No. 13 series, Tales of the Mouse Village series, etc. He started his career in the writing field during the 1970s. Initially, he used to write puzzles, jokes, words, for children and adults. Then, he moved on to write John Gielgud’s authorized biography as well as Shakespeare’s lipogrammic reworks. Throughout the 1980s, author Brandreth was involved in writing. Gyles Brandreth is the author of over 63 books across 13 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of No.13 Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Gyles Brandreth has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of No.13 Books
6 books
-
The Ghost at No.13 Join the adventure in 'The Ghost at No.13' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of No.13 Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1985) ⭐ Start here
-
The Hiccups at No.13 Experience the magic of 'The Hiccups at No.13' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of No.13 Books universe.(1987) ⭐ Start here
-
Mermaid at No. 13 'Mermaid at No. 13' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of No.13 Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1989) ⭐ Start here
-
Hullabaloo at No 13 Experience the magic of 'Hullabaloo at No 13' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of No.13 Books universe.(1992) ⭐ Start here
-
The Witch At No. 13 'The Witch At No. 13' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of No.13 Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1996) ⭐ Start here
-
The Monsters At No.13 Join the adventure in 'The Monsters At No.13' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of No.13 Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1996) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Slippers Books
3 books
-
The Slippers That Talked Experience the magic of 'The Slippers That Talked' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Slippers Books universe.(1990)
-
The Slippers That Sneezed The Publication Order of Slippers Books series continues with 'The Slippers That Sneezed', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1995)
-
The Slippers That Answered Back 'The Slippers That Answered Back' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Slippers Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1999)
Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books
3 books
-
My Secret Notebook: Aged 7 'My Secret Notebook: Aged 7' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1996)
-
My Secret Notebook: Aged 8 The Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books series continues with 'My Secret Notebook: Aged 8', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1996)
-
My Secret Notebook: Aged 9 Experience the magic of 'My Secret Notebook: Aged 9' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books universe.(1996)
Publication Order of Bruno Bruin Books
2 books
-
The Adventures of Bruno Bruin Join the adventure in 'The Adventures of Bruno Bruin' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bruno Bruin Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1998)
-
Bruno Bruin Discovers America 'Bruno Bruin Discovers America' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bruno Bruin Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1999)
Publication Order of Tales of the Tamworth Two Books
3 books
-
The Great Escape Join the adventure in 'The Great Escape' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tales of the Tamworth Two Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1998)
-
Two Little Pigs Make Friends Join the adventure in 'Two Little Pigs Make Friends' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tales of the Tamworth Two Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1998)
-
Wanted In 'Wanted', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Tamworth Two Books saga.(1998)
Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books
6 books
-
Amanda Mouse and the Birthday Cake Experience the magic of 'Amanda Mouse and the Birthday Cake' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books universe.(1999)
-
Matt Mouse and the Surprise Party The Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books series continues with 'Matt Mouse and the Surprise Party', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1999)
-
Jack Mouse and the Scarecrow The Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books series continues with 'Jack Mouse and the Scarecrow', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1999)
-
Welcome to Mouse Village Join the adventure in 'Welcome to Mouse Village' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1999)
-
Matt Mouse and the Big Surprise 'Matt Mouse and the Big Surprise' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(2000)
-
Myrtle Mouse and the Naughty Twins The Publication Order of Tales of Mouse Village Books series continues with 'Myrtle Mouse and the Naughty Twins', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(2000)
Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books
7 books
-
Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders / Death of No Importance In 'Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders / Death of No Importance', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2007)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death / Game Called Murder In 'Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death / Game Called Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2008)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man's Smile In 'Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man's Smile', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2009)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Nest of Vipers /Vampire Murders In 'Oscar Wilde and the Nest of Vipers /Vampire Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2010)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders In 'Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2011)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol In 'Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2012)
-
Oscar Wilde and the Return of Jack the Ripper Experience the magic of 'Oscar Wilde and the Return of Jack the Ripper' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries Books universe.(2017)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books
-
Who is Nick Saint? In 'Who is Nick Saint?', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1996)
-
Venice Midnight The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Venice Midnight', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1999)
-
Jack the Ripper: Case Closed Experience the magic of 'Jack the Ripper: Case Closed' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2017)
-
Odd Boy Out 'Odd Boy Out' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(2022)
Publication Order of Collections
2 books
-
More Joy of Lex, A Celebration in Praise and Pun of the English Language 'More Joy of Lex, A Celebration in Praise and Pun of the English Language' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1982)
-
Dancing By The Light of The Moon The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Dancing By The Light of The Moon', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(2019)
Publication Order of Plays
3 books
-
Aladdin In 'Aladdin', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.(1971)
-
Cinderella In 'Cinderella', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.(1971)
-
Mother Goose In 'Mother Goose', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.(1973)
Publication Order of Picture Books
8 books
-
Operation Air Spyfile In 'Operation Air Spyfile', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1978)
-
Operation Earth Spyfile Join the adventure in 'Operation Earth Spyfile' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1978)
-
Operation Sea Spyfile Join the adventure in 'Operation Sea Spyfile' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(1978)
-
Operation Space Spyfile In 'Operation Space Spyfile', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1978)
-
Story of Hey Diddle Diddle In 'Story of Hey Diddle Diddle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1979)
-
Story of Humpty Dumpty The Publication Order of Picture Books series continues with 'Story of Humpty Dumpty', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1979)
-
Here Comes Golly 'Here Comes Golly' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(1979)
-
The Rock Penguins Join the adventure in 'The Rock Penguins' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2000)
Publication Order of Chapter Books
3 books
-
Spy School In 'Spy School', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Chapter Books saga.(1981)
-
Nattie and Nuffin The Publication Order of Chapter Books series continues with 'Nattie and Nuffin', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1996)
-
Maisie The Publication Order of Chapter Books series continues with 'Maisie', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(1999)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
13 books
-
Brief Encounters Join the adventure in 'Brief Encounters' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2001)
-
Philip and Elizabeth The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Philip and Elizabeth', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(2004)
-
First Things In 'First Things', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2005)
-
CharlesCamilla Experience the magic of 'CharlesCamilla' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2006)
-
Something Sensational to Read in the Train Join the adventure in 'Something Sensational to Read in the Train' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2009)
-
The 7 Secrets of Happiness In 'The 7 Secrets of Happiness', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2013)
-
Novelty Knits 'Novelty Knits' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(2014)
-
Have You Eaten Grandma? Experience the magic of 'Have You Eaten Grandma?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2018)
-
Messing about in Quotes 'Messing about in Quotes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Gyles Brandreth has created.(2018)
-
Philip: The Final Portrait The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Philip: The Final Portrait', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(2021)
-
A History of Britain in Just a Minute Experience the magic of 'A History of Britain in Just a Minute' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2022)
-
Elizabeth Join the adventure in 'Elizabeth' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gyles Brandreth.(2022)
-
Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of "Winnie-the-Pooh" The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of "Winnie-the-Pooh"', another thrilling entry from Gyles Brandreth.(2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Gyles Brandreth?
Gyles Brandreth is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of No.13 Books, Publication Order of Slippers Books, Publication Order of Secret Notebook Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Gyles Brandreth book series to start with?
For readers new to Gyles Brandreth's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of No.13 Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 6 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Gyles Brandreth's writing.
Q: How many books has Gyles Brandreth written?
Gyles Brandreth has written over 63 books across 13 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.