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Murphy

by Gary Paulsen

7 books Started 1987 Latest 1996
Publication Reading Order

The Murphy is a YA Fiction series by Gary Paulsen, made up of 7 books published between 1987 and 1996. It begins with Murphy (1987), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Murphy's Trail (Short Story) ( With: Brian Burks) (1996), spanning 9 years of storytelling.

7books
9years active
2decades
~1.5yrs between books
1996latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Murphy 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Murphy's Gold 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Murphy's Herd 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Murphy's War 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Murphy's Stand (Short Story) ( With: Brian Burks) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Murphy's Ambush (Short Story) ( With: Brian Burks) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Murphy's Trail (Short Story) ( With: Brian Burks)Latest 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Murphy series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Murphy series?

Start with Murphy (1987), the first book in the Murphy series by Gary Paulsen. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Murphy series?

There are 7 books in the Murphy series by Gary Paulsen, published between 1987 and 1996.

What is the first book in the Murphy series?

The first book in the Murphy series is Murphy, published in 1987 by Gary Paulsen.

What is the latest book in the Murphy series?

The most recent book in the Murphy series is Murphy's Trail (Short Story) ( With: Brian Burks) (1996) by Gary Paulsen.

Gary James Paulsen (May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming of age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.[

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