Robert Cormier books in order
American author and journalist
- Lived
- 1925–2000
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 21
Robert Cormier published 9 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 6 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Chocolate War (1974). The best-known is I Am the Cheese (1977).
Updated September 2026
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I Am the Cheese
Robert Cormier's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Now and at the Hour (1960)
The Chocolate War (1974)
I Am the Cheese (1977)
Beyond the Chocolate War (1985)
Fade (1988)
We All Fall Down (Oct 1991)
Tenderness (1997)
The Rag and Bone Shop (Oct 2001)
Chocolate War and Beyond the Chocolate War (2008)
Novellas in order
Other Bells for Us to Ring (1990)
Tunes for Bears to Dance To (1992)
Heroes (1998)
Short story collections in order
8 Plus 1 (1980)
Eight Plus One (1985)
Children's books in order
After the First Death (1979)
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (1983)
Darcy (1991)
In the Middle of the Night (1995)
The Chocolate War and Related Readings (1998)
Frenchtown Summer (1999)
Other books in order
Mayflies (1997)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Chocolate War (1988)Film · from The Chocolate War
- I Am the Cheese (1983)Film · from I Am the Cheese
About Robert Cormier
Robert Edmund Cormier was an American writer and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal, and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Robert Cormier FAQ
- How many books has Robert Cormier written?
- Robert Cormier published 9 novels, 3 novellas, 2 short story collections, 6 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Cormier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I Am the Cheese.
- What is Robert Cormier's last book?
- The Rag and Bone Shop (2001).
- What is Robert Cormier's most famous book?
- I Am the Cheese (1977) is Robert Cormier's most widely read book.
- Which Robert Cormier books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Chocolate War (film, 1988) and I Am the Cheese (film, 1983).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.