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ⓘ About Michael Buckley
Michael Buckley is one of the bestselling New York Times children’s books author. His nationality is American and he was born in Akron, Ohio. Before he ventured into writing he had tried being a lead singer in a punk rock band and he also tried stand-up comic. However, this was before he attended Ohio University. He later attended Ohio University where he graduated with honors, he then moved to New York City where he attained an internship with the Late Show hosted by David Letterman. This opportunity later led to Michael Buckley being involved in an uninterrupted period developing programming for MTV, Klasky Csupo, Discovery Networks and MTV Animations (who are all producers for Nickelodeon’s Rugrats).
All Book Series by Michael Buckley
Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
Finn and the Subatomic Slip-And-Slide
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2009
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
Lenny the Lobster Can't Stay for Dinner
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Buckley?
Michael Buckley is one of the bestselling New York Times children’s books author. His nationality is American and he was born in Akron, Ohio. Before he ventured into writing he had tried being a lead singer in a punk rock band and he also tried stand-up comic.
Which Michael Buckley series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sisters Grimm series, the earliest of Michael Buckley's multi-book series: it opens with The Fairy Tale Detectives (2005) and runs to 9 books across 2005–2012, ending with The Council of Mirrors (2012). Michael Buckley's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Michael Buckley written?
Michael Buckley has 30 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2005 and 2025. 26 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Sisters Grimm series with 9 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Michael Buckley's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Buckley's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sisters Grimm (2005–2012, 9 books), NERDS (2009–2013, 5 books) and Sisters Grimm Non-Fiction (2011, 1 book), plus 4 more.
How are Michael Buckley's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Buckley's 30 books into 7 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sisters Grimm (9 books, 2005–2012); NERDS (5 books, 2009–2013); The Weirdies (4 books, 2022–2025); Finniverse (3 books, 2020–2022); Undertow Trilogy (3 books, 2015–2017), plus 2 further series.