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Le Petit Nicolas books in order A series by René Goscinny

The Le Petit Nicolas series by René Goscinny has 5 books, from Nicholas (1960) to Nicholas in Trouble (1964). Read it in order, starting with Nicholas.

Reading order: 1 Nicholas (1960) · 2 Nicholas on Vacation (1962) · 3 Nicholas Again (1963) · 4 Nicholas and the Gang (1963) · 5 Nicholas in Trouble (1964)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Le Petit Nicolas books in order

  1. 1.

    Nicholas (1960)

    155 pages★ 4.1 (17 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Nicholas on Vacation (1962), with Jean-Jacques Sempé

    150 pagesAdapted for film

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  3. 3.

    Nicholas Again (1963)

    130 pages

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  4. 4.

    Nicholas and the Gang (1963)

    132 pages

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  5. 5.

    Nicholas in Trouble (1964)

    135 pages

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Le Petit Nicolas FAQ

How many Le Petit Nicolas books are there?
There are 5 Le Petit Nicolas books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Le Petit Nicolas books in?
In publication order, starting with Nicholas (1960): 1 Nicholas (1960) · 2 Nicholas on Vacation (1962) · 3 Nicholas Again (1963) · 4 Nicholas and the Gang (1963) · 5 Nicholas in Trouble (1964).
What is the first Le Petit Nicolas book?
Nicholas (1960).
What is the latest Le Petit Nicolas book?
Nicholas in Trouble (1964).
Is the Le Petit Nicolas series finished?
There have been no new Le Petit Nicolas books since 1964; René Goscinny died in 1977.
Did René Goscinny write other series?
Yes: Asterix.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.