What order should I read Brett Helquist's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lump of Coal.

What is Brett Helquist's most famous book?

The Lump of Coal (2008) is Brett Helquist's most widely read book.

Brett Helquist books in order

American artist

Born: 1966
Country: United States
Books: 12

Brett Helquist has published 5 novels, 1 novella, 5 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom (2002). The best-known is The Lump of Coal (2008). The latest is Mona Lisa Vanishes (2023).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Brett Helquist

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The Lump of Coal
Brett Helquist's most-read book.
Newest
Mona Lisa Vanishes
Published 2023.

Standalone novels in order

The Calder Game (2008)
379 pages
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Nadya Skylung and the Masked Kidnapper (2019)
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Strangeville School Is Totally Normal (2021)
241 pages
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Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed (2022)
240 pages
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Mona Lisa Vanishes (2023)
288 pages
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Novellas in order

Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom (2002)
90 pages
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Children's books in order

Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6 (2002)
89 pages
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It Came from Beneath the Bed! (2002)
90 pages
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Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II (2003)
112 pages
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The Lump of Coal (2008)
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The League of Seven (2014)
352 pages
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Other books in order

A Christmas Carol [adaptation] (2009)
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About Brett Helquist

Brett L. Helquist is an American illustrator best known for his work in the children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events. As such, his illustrations for that series have appeared in multiple media, including the books, the audio book covers, and the calendars. Helquist graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a BFA in illustration in 1993. After graduation, he moved to New York City where he worked full-time as a graphic designer, occasionally drawing for newspapers and magazines. Helquist's work has been featured in children's magazines, along with The New York Times. He has illustrated almost 50 books.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Brett Helquist FAQ

How many books has Brett Helquist written?: Brett Helquist has published 5 novels, 1 novella, 5 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Brett Helquist's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Lump of Coal.
What is Brett Helquist's latest book?: Mona Lisa Vanishes (2023).
What is Brett Helquist's most famous book?: The Lump of Coal (2008) is Brett Helquist's most widely read book.