Here's a breakdown of how the books are typically organized:
Main Series:
* The Emily Strange series: This is the core group of books, featuring Emily's adventures and her unique world. It's difficult to define a strict reading order, but here's a possible sequence based on release date and storyline connections:
* *Emily Strange* (1993) - Introduces the character and her world.
* *Emily Strange and the Mystery of the Midnight Train* (1994)
* *Emily Strange and the Strange Academy* (1995)
* *Emily Strange and the Secret of the Haunted Mansion* (1996)
* *Emily Strange and the Curse of the Black Cat* (1997)
* *Emily Strange and the Ghost of the Golden Gate* (1998)
* *Emily Strange and the Legend of the Lost City* (1999)
* *Emily Strange and the Shadow of the Serpent* (2000)
* *Emily Strange and the Night of the Living Dead* (2001)
* *Emily Strange and the Dream of the Unicorn* (2002)
* *Emily Strange and the Vampire's Kiss* (2003)
* *Emily Strange and the Witch's Brew* (2004)
* *Emily Strange and the Werewolf's Howl* (2005)
* *Emily Strange and the Dragon's Fire* (2006)
* *Emily Strange and the Mummy's Curse* (2007)
* *Emily Strange and the Goblin's Grotto* (2008)
* *Emily Strange and the Phantom's Ghost* (2009)
* *Emily Strange and the Mermaid's Song* (2010)
* *Emily Strange and the Zombie's Bite* (2011)
* *Emily Strange and the Demon's Dance* (2012)
* *Emily Strange and the Alien's Invasion* (2013)
Other Books:
* The Emily Strange Graphic Novels: There are several graphic novels featuring Emily Strange, many of which are standalone stories.
* The Emily Strange Coloring Books: These are coloring books with Emily Strange illustrations.
* The Emily Strange Journals: These are journals designed for fans to write their thoughts and feelings.
* The Emily Strange Art Books: These books showcase the art of Emily Strange.
Remember:
* The release dates are not a guarantee of a perfect reading order, as storylines and references might be interlinked in different ways.
* Some books may be considered spin-offs or side stories that don't directly affect the main series.
* The best approach is to explore the different books and find what interests you most.
Enjoy reading about Emily Strange!