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ⓘ About Rebecca Lim
Rebecca Lim is the noteworthy author and illustrator of the young adult, science fiction, fantasy, and children’s book genres. She hails from Melbourne, Australia and has written a number of successful novels in her writing career. Before becoming a novelist, Rebecca used to work as a commercial lawyer. She continued with the profession for several years after her education. When she developed her interest in writing novels, she left the job as a lawyer and went on to become a full time writer. Rebecca has written a total of 16 books in her career for the young adult readers as well as children. For her excellent writing styles in her successful novels, she has been nominated for a few prestigious awards. She was the finalist for the Aurealis award and the Davitt award.
All Book Series by Rebecca Lim
Whiffy Newton in the Case of the Dastardly Deeds
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2006
Whiffy Newton in the Riddle of the Two-Tone Trousers
Book 2 of 4 · published 2006
Whiffy Newton in the Affair of the Fiendish Phantoms
Book 3 of 4 · published 2006
Whiffy Newton in the Mystery of the Marble Beach Mugger
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2006
She's with the Band
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2008 Anthology · Georgia Clark
The Not Quite Perfect Boyfriend
Book 3 of 9 · published 2008 Anthology · Lili Wilkinson
Three Things About Daisy Blue
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2010 Anthology · KateGordon
Aussie STEM Stars: Eddie Woo - Superstar Maths Teacher
Single-title series · published 2021
Fiona Wood
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2020 Anthology · Cristy Burne
Maddy McAllister
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Deb Fitzpatrick
From the Outer: Footy Like You've Never Heard It
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rebecca Lim?
Rebecca Lim is the noteworthy author and illustrator of the young adult, science fiction, fantasy, and children's book genres. She hails from Melbourne, Australia and has written a number of successful novels in her writing career. Before becoming a novelist, Rebecca used to work as a commercial lawyer.
Which Rebecca Lim series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Whiffy Newton series, the earliest of Rebecca Lim's multi-book series: it opens with Whiffy Newton in the Case of the Dastardly Deeds (2006) and runs to 4 books across 2006, ending with Whiffy Newton in the Mystery of the Marble Beach Mugger (2006). Rebecca Lim's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rebecca Lim written?
Rebecca Lim has 40 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2025. 34 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the Aussie STEM Stars series with 12 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rebecca Lim's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rebecca Lim's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Whiffy Newton (2006, 4 books), Girlfriend Fiction (2008–2010, 9 books) and Five Minute Tales (2009–2020, 2 books), plus 3 more.
How are Rebecca Lim's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rebecca Lim's 40 books into 6 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Aussie STEM Stars (12 books, 2020–2024); Girlfriend Fiction (9 books, 2008–2010); Mercy (5 books, 2010–2017); Whiffy Newton (4 books, 2006); Children of the Dragon (2 books, 2018–2019), plus 1 further series.