John Corey Whaley

John Corey Whaley

1 Series • 3 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Where Things Come Back (2011)

ⓘ About John Corey Whaley

John Corey Whaley John Corey Whaley writes contemporary stories for young adults. Readers often find his books hard to put down. He has a special talent for building compelling narratives that feel both unique and genuine. His stories are known for being truly engaging from the first page to the last. His debut novel, Where Things Come Back, was awarded the Michael L. Printz Award. This honor recognized it as the very best young adult book of its year. His next book, a novel called Noggin, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Time Magazine also later included it on a notable list of the best YA books. A key strength in his work is the creation of memorable characters. His protagonists are crafted with a relatable and authentic humanity.

All Book Series by John Corey Whaley

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Where Things Come Back

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011

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2011
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Noggin

Book 2 of 3 · published 2014

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2014
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Highly Illogical Behavior

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016

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2016

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Corey Whaley?

John Corey Whaley John Corey Whaley writes contemporary stories for young adults. Readers often find his books hard to put down. He has a special talent for building compelling narratives that feel both unique and genuine.

Which John Corey Whaley series should I start with?

John Corey Whaley's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Where Things Come Back (2011).

How many books has John Corey Whaley written?

John Corey Whaley has 3 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2011 and 2016. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.

In what order should John Corey Whaley's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 3 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are John Corey Whaley's books organised into series?

This guide splits John Corey Whaley's 3 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (3 books).