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ⓘ About James Riley
About James Riley The American children’s author James Riley is well known for creating engaging and imaginative fiction for younger readers. A bestselling novelist, he really has a way with words that immediately grabs the attention of his audience, holding it there for the duration of the novel. Setting himself apart from other writers within his field, he really pushes the boundaries of the format, bringing his work to life on each and every page. Knowing the reader well, he’s a gifted writer with a lot to say and a lot to offer, both entertaining and compelling in equal measure. The characters that he creates are well portrayed, essentially coming alive off the page for the reader and really leaving a strong impression.
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Who is James Riley?
About James Riley The American children's author James Riley is well known for creating engaging and imaginative fiction for younger readers. A bestselling novelist, he really has a way with words that immediately grabs the attention of his audience, holding it there for the duration of the novel. Setting himself apart from other writers within his field, he really pushes the boundaries of the format, bringing his work to life on each and every page.
Which James Riley series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Half Upon a Time series, the earliest of James Riley's multi-book series: it opens with Half Upon a Time (2010) and runs to 3 books across 2010–2013, ending with Once Upon the End (2013). James Riley's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has James Riley written?
James Riley has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2025. 15 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being The Revenge of Magic series with 5 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should James Riley's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Riley's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Half Upon a Time (2010–2013, 3 books), Story Thieves (2015–2018, 5 books) and The Revenge of Magic (2019–2021, 5 books), plus 1 more.
How are James Riley's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Riley's 16 books into 4 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: The Revenge of Magic (5 books, 2019–2021); Story Thieves (5 books, 2015–2018); Half Upon a Time (3 books, 2010–2013); Once Upon Another Time (2 books, 2022).