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Sweet Valley High follows identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield through the friendships, romances, and scandals of their California high school. Created by Francine Pascal and ghostwritten under the Kate William house name, the main series ran for 143 numbered novels from 1983 to 1998, alongside Super Editions, Super Thrillers, Super Stars, and Magna Editions.
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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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Buy on Amazon1983 · Kate William
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield may look alike, but their personalities couldn't be more different. When both sisters fall for the…
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Jessica is set on becoming queen of the fall dance, but rival Enid Rollins stands in her way thanks to her popular boyfriend. When Jessica uncovers a…
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Quiet, sensitive Jessica falls for brooding motorcycle rider Rick Andover, drawn to his dangerous reputation. As she gets pulled deeper into his…
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Jessica is desperate to be accepted into the most exclusive sorority at Sweet Valley High and sets her sights on the right social connections.…
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Jessica sneaks off to a wild concert and party with a fast crowd, leaving Elizabeth to cover for her. When the night spins dangerously out of…
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Elizabeth and Todd's romance hits a serious crisis when Todd's passion for motorcycles leads to a frightening accident. With Todd's safety and their…
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After a terrible accident leaves Elizabeth in a coma, she awakens with a shocking change in personality, suddenly acting reckless and wild like her…
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Jessica falls hard for a sophisticated new boy whose family seems impossibly perfect and wealthy. But as she's swept up in the glamorous romance,…
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When love dies is a novel by Kate William that centers on Steven Wakefield, a young man devastated by the sudden loss of interest from his…
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A new girl named Nora arrives at Sweet Valley High and quickly captures the attention of the twins. As her troubled background and the secrets she…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Kate William
In Sweet Valley, Jessica Wakefield attracts the attention of Bill Chase, the town's most popular surfer, only to ignore him after leading him on. Shy…
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Elizabeth Wakefield is kidnapped during a volunteer shift at Sweet Valley's hospital, taken to an isolated shack, and held captive by Carl, a…
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Roger Barrett harbors a secret crush on Lila Fowler, who consistently mocks him due to his shy demeanor and his part-time job as a janitor. After…
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Jessica Wakefield is determined to prevent Annie Whitman from joining the Sweet Valley High cheer squad, believing Annie's reputation as a girl who…
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Jessica pursues a wealthy boy while struggling to fit in after moving to a better neighborhood, learning hard lessons about social climbing and…
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Elizabeth grapples with her feelings for two different boys as she learns that love isn't always simple, testing her values and her heart's true…
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Elizabeth Wakefield is heartbroken as her longtime boyfriend, Todd Wilkins, prepares to move to Vermont, leaving Sweet Valley and her behind. With…
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Teen romance novel Crash Landing by Kate William centers on George Warren, who plans to take his girlfriend Enid Rollins on his first licensed…
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Bruce Patman and Regina Morrow's unexpected romance sparks disbelief at Sweet Valley High, where Regina is known as a kind and reserved girl, while…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Kate William
Love Letters is a play by A. R. Gurney that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The story unfolds through the epistolary form, as two…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Kate William
Emily, a talented drummer in a popular local band, faces the possibility of abandoning her music due to pressures from her stepmother and father. The…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Kate William
A celebration at the wealthy Morrow family's mansion turns terrifying when armed criminals take the guests hostage. Trapped and in danger, the twins…
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Lynne Henry is a painfully shy student with an extraordinary secret talent for music, but her loneliness runs deep. Feeling invisible at Sweet Valley…
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Jessica's friendship with Lila Fowler is tested when a glamorous newcomer arrives in town. As old loyalties strain and jealousies flare, the rivalry…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Francine Pascal
Insecure Sandra spreads a damaging lie out of jealousy, and the rumor quickly spirals beyond her control. As the falsehood spreads through Sweet…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Kate William
Loyalties at Sweet Valley High are tested when the twins find themselves on opposite sides of a heated conflict. Elizabeth and Jessica must decide…
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Tired of always being seen as one half of a matched set, Jessica decides to completely reinvent her image and become a sophisticated new person. Her…
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Steven Wakefield, the twins' older brother, struggles to move forward after a painful loss. When he meets someone new, he must navigate his grief and…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Kate William
The secret engagement between Maria Santelli and Michael Harris is threatened by their families' enmity and by Michael's possessiveness and jealousy.
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Aaron Dallas, co-captain of the Sweet Valley High soccer team, undergoes a sudden and troubling change in behavior, becoming easily enraged and…
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Dropout Johanna Porter returns to Sweet Valley High determined to show other students, and Peter DeHaven in particular, that she can succeed.
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A rumor about the twins' family history sets off a chain of speculation and intrigue at Sweet Valley High. As Elizabeth and Jessica try to uncover…
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Jessica is distressed at the thought of her sister leaving home to attend an exclusive boarding school in Switzerland. The story centers on Jessica's…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Kate William
An Outcast Among Outcasts is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and Wilfred Lucas, marking Lucas's debut as a…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Kate William
The book "On the Edge" by Kate William is a contemporary romance novel that centers on the relationship between Regina and Bruce, who have been in a…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Francine Pascal
When the boys play a cruel joke on shy Penny by pretending to be her secret admirer, Elizabeth tries to keep them from breaking her heart.
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Kate William
Pressure from her aunt to apply for admission to Sarah Lawrence forces Robin Wilson into a difficult choice between family loyalty and her own wishes…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Kate William
The book explores the complex relationship between Julie, a shy and sensitive girl, and Bruce Patman, a man whose personality and behavior puzzle…
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Since her mother's death over fifteen years ago, the narrator has served as the matriarch of her family, prioritizing the needs of her two younger…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Kate William
To pay off a big gambling debt, Ronnie asks Elizabeth's boyfriend Jeffrey, Sweet Valley High's star soccer player, to fix the state championship game.
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No Place to Hide by Francine Pascal is a young adult mystery novel involving the twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield. After inviting Nicholas…
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Slam books, do-it-yourself books of lists and predictions about everyone in school, are the newest craze at Sweet Valley High. They start out as fun…
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High school sports reporter John Pfeifer faces a moral dilemma when he becomes responsible for the arrest of Rick Andover, a dropout and close friend…
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Kristin's ambition to become a world-class tennis player is challenged when she begins a relationship with Bruce Patman, forcing her to reconsider…
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Jessica's relationship with her steady boyfriend A.J. is strained after she shares a romantic encounter with the mysterious and attractive…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Jamie Suzanne
Elizabeth finds herself looking up to a new hero, someone she comes to admire greatly. As she gets to know this person better, she discovers what…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Kate William
Enid Rollins is a popular, high-achieving student and close friend of Elizabeth Wakefield when her life begins to unravel amid romantic complications…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Kate William
Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are involved in their father's mayoral campaign while also competing in a personal contest to influence their…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Kate William
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Kate William
Following the tragic death of Regina Morrow, her legacy continues to ripple through Sweet Valley. When a connection to Regina draws the twins into a…
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A national teen modeling and beauty contest comes to Sweet Valley, and Jessica is determined to win the title. As the competition heats up, the…
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When Jean and her friend Claire compare the passionate love letters they receive, they both realize their letters are from the same person. The…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Kate William
Olivia's Story is a book by Kate William that explores themes of identity and resilience through the life of its titular character. The narrative…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Kate William
Jessica's dreams of stardom come within reach when an opportunity tied to a soap opera arises. Chasing fame and the glamorous world of television,…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Francine Pascal
Elizabeth finds herself the victim of a betrayal that damages her reputation and relationships. As she struggles to clear her name and figure out who…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Kate William
Bruce starts a secret club to make things "more interesting" at school, but when Jessica joins he is determined to scare her away.
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Jessica and Elizabeth are excited for another summer internship at the Sweet Valley News. Jessica overhears a murder plot over the phone, and the…
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Ginny volunteers for a teen phone hot line and connects with a caller named Mike, who expresses interest in meeting her in person. Afraid her…
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When her mother receives a job offer in London, Cara and Steven consider getting married so Cara won't have to go along.
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On the night of a big celebration, tragedy strikes and leaves Elizabeth at the center of a devastating event. As the morning brings shocking…
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In the aftermath of a tragedy, suspicion falls hard and an arrest is made that rocks the Wakefield family and all of Sweet Valley. As the legal…
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A dramatic courtroom trial reaches its climax as Sweet Valley waits for a verdict that could change everything. The Wakefields face an agonizing wait…
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A seemingly ideal babysitting job takes a sinister turn when the person in charge proves to be far more menacing than she appears. As warning signs…
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A Night to Remember" is a 1956 American television play broadcast live on NBC as part of the Kraft Television Theatre series. It was based on Walter…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Kate William
When the Wakefield parents are away, Margo takes advantage of the situation to carry out her plan to replace one of the twins. The story centers on…
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Jessica Wakefield, the twin sister of Elizabeth Wakefield, takes on the task of reuniting Bruce Patman's parents after their divorce, relying on her…
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A trip abroad turns chilling when strange, frightening events begin to unfold around the twins. As a romance blossoms amid eerie circumstances, the…
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As mysterious and terrifying occurrences continue, the twins find themselves drawn deeper into a chilling supernatural mystery. With danger mounting,…
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Jessica falls for a boy and keeps the romance hidden, convinced it has to stay secret. As the relationship deepens, the reasons behind the secrecy…
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In this novel, newly engaged Jessica becomes suspicious when she sees her fiancé, Jeremy, in a secret Halloween embrace with his ex-fiancée, Sue.…
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The twins find themselves the target of menacing threats that put their safety in jeopardy. As the danger escalates, they must figure out who is…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Francine Pascal
What should be a festive holiday season turns frightening when sinister events threaten the twins during Christmastime. Amid the seasonal cheer,…
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Frustrated and fed up, Jessica makes the surprising decision to walk away from the cheerleading squad. Her departure stirs up drama and rivalry as…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Kate William
Love and Death in London" is a Sweet Valley High novel written by Francine Pascal. The Wakefield twins, Elizabeth and Jessica, serve as summer…
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Tensions explode in the world of Sweet Valley cheerleading as rival squads and clashing personalities go to war. The competition turns fierce,…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Francine Pascal
Convicted murderer John Marin, released from prison, seeks revenge against Ned Wakefield and targets Wakefield's daughters, Jessica and Elizabeth.…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Kate William
A camping trip to Death Valley and a search for treasure lead Jessica and Elizabeth into trouble with thunderstorms, low food supplies, and a run-in…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Kate William
The Treasure of Death Valley" by Kate William is a work inspired by the American Old West, set in the Death Valley region of southeastern California.…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Francine Pascal
Elizabeth must rescue Jessica from the spell of Jonathan Cain when she discovers his evil secret and his plan to make Jessica his forever.
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Elizabeth Wakefield and Nicole Banes lead rival teams in a color war at Camp Echo Mountain, where the rivalry between the two junior counselors fuels…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Kate William
The book "The High School War" by Kate William centers on the escalating rivalry between Sweet Valley High and Palisades High, with Jessica Wakefield…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Francine Pascal
There's an arsonist in Sweet Valley and Steven Wakefield discovers who it is but can he find the arsonist before he strikes again?
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Lila vows to find the arsonist who burned down her home, but as she investigates the fire, she uncovers a clue that implicates herself. As she…
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Devon travels to California in search of the one person he can depend on to be his guardian after the death of his parents, while Steve continues his…
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Twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are preparing for the junior prom, navigating social dynamics and personal relationships. Jessica's list of…
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Elizabeth Wakefield anticipates attending the prom with Devon Whitelaw, but faces the possibility of being drawn into romantic memories with her…
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Elizabeth Wakefield and Ken Matthews must lay Olivia to rest, while Enid is convinced that Devon Whitelaw saved her life, though only Devon knows the…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Kate William
Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are turning seventeen, and the Sweet Valley High community prepares for what promises to be the biggest party in the…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Francine Pascal
Elizabeth Wakefield is unhappy when her longtime boyfriend and the mysterious Devon fight over her, disgusted, she ditches them both.
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Jessica Wakefield is determined to win the affection of Devon Whitelaw, the reserved new boy in town. When Devon becomes her sister Elizabeth's…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Sweet Valley High books in?
Publication order — Bantam published the books as a consecutively numbered series, and reader/reference sites (Wikipedia, BookSeriesInOrder, FictionDB) present them in that same numbered publication order
How many books are in the Sweet Valley High series?
We list 156 books by Kate William , published between 1983–2003.
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