Sweet Valley High Books in Order
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.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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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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Buy on Amazon1984 · Kate William
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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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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A romantic relationship ends painfully, forcing one of the twins to navigate heartbreak and discover that letting go is sometimes necessary for…
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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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1986 · Kate William
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
A relationship spirals into controlling behavior and jealousy, exploring the dangerous line between passion and manipulation in teenage romance.
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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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1991 · 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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Buy on Amazon1991 · Kate William
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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1992 · 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 Amazon1993 · Kate William
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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Buy on Amazon1994 · Kate William
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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Buy on Amazon1994 · Kate William
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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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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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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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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 Start with “Double love.”
How many books are in the Sweet Valley High series?
We list 65 books by Kate William , published between 1983–1998.
Where can I buy the Sweet Valley High books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.