Curtis Jobling Books in Order

Where to Start with Curtis Jobling

Curtis Jobling is a versatile British creator who has left a massive mark on both the animation world (as the designer of Bob the Builder and creator of Raa Raa the Noisy Lion) and young adult literature. If you are diving into his fiction, your choice of starting point depends entirely on what genre you prefer:

• For Epic Fantasy and Werewolf Lore: Start with Rise of the Wolf, the first book in his acclaimed Wereworld series. This is his most popular and substantial work, featuring high stakes, shape-shifting factions, and rich world-building.
• For Darkly Humorous Ghost Stories: Start with Haunt (also published as Haunt: Dead Scared). This series is ideal for readers who enjoy urban fantasy, school mysteries, and dry British humor.
• For Middle-Grade Monster Hunts: Start with Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse, which follows a young descendant of the Van Helsing family battling creatures in a modern setting.

The Wereworld Series Reading Order

The Wereworld saga is a six-book epic fantasy-horror series. It follows Drew Ferran, a teenager who discovers he is the last of a long line of werewolves, thrusting him into a deadly struggle for power in a land ruled by shape-shifting Werelords. The story is highly serialized, meaning you must read these books in order. Fortunately, the publication order and the chronological order are identical:

1. Rise of the Wolf (2011)
2. Rage of Lions (2011)
3. Shadow of the Hawk (2012)
4. Nest of Serpents (2012)
5. Storm of Sharks (2013)
6. War of the Werelords (2013)

Note: The series is also the basis for the Netflix animated adaptation, titled Wolf King.

The Haunt Series Reading Order

For readers who prefer ghosts over beasts, the Haunt series is a duology that follows Will Underwood, a teenager who becomes a ghost after a hit-and-run accident. With the help of his still-living best friend Dougie, Will tries to solve the mystery of his death and other local hauntings. Read these books in order:

1. Haunt (also titled Haunt: Dead Scared) (2013)
2. Dead Wrong (2014)

Max Helsing: Monster Hunter Series Reading Order

Designed for middle-grade readers, the Max Helsing books bring monster hunting to a contemporary school environment, balancing action with humor. The series should be read in order:

1. Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse (2015)
2. Max Helsing and the Beast of Bone Creek (2016)

World of Warriors Tie-in Novel

In addition to his original universes, Curtis Jobling wrote a tie-in novel for the popular mobile game franchise World of Warriors. It functions as a standalone adventure suitable for fans of historical action and gaming lore:

• World of Warriors: A New Hero (2015/2016)

Picture Books and Early Readers

Jobling started his literary career writing and illustrating picture books. His first major book, Frankenstein's Cat (2001), about a patchwork cat named Nine, was later adapted into a successful CBBC television series. While these picture books do not have a chronological story order and can be read as standalones, their publication order is as follows:

• Frankenstein's Cat (2001)
• My Daddy (2004)
• Cheeky Monkey (2006)
• Dinosaurs After Dark (2006)
• Old MacDonald Had a Zoo (2014)
• The Sheep Won’t Sleep! (2016)