Boy/Girl Battle Books in Order
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The Boy/Girl Battle series, written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and published from 1993 to 2006, follows the evolving relationship between two families, the Hatfords and the Malloys, in a small town. The series centers on the tension and gradual attempts at reconciliation between the families' children, who have a history of conflict and competition. Themes of trust, friendship, and overcoming past misunderstandings are central to the stories.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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1993 · Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Boys Start the War is the first novel in a series of children's books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The story follows two families, the Hatfords,…
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1993 · Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Girls Get Even is a children's novel written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and published by Random House in 1993. It is part of the Boys Against…
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As the end of summer approaches, the Malloy girls decide they will try to get along with the Hatford boys before moving back to Ohio. However, the…
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What order should I read the Boy/Girl Battle series books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Boys Start the War”.
How many books are in the Boy/Girl Battle series series?
We list 4 books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor , published between 1993–2006.
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