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Start with Girls in Love and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Girls in Love
Book 1 by Jacqueline Wilson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Ends with Think Again
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Book 1:Girls in Love
Jacqueline Wilson
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Girls Under Pressure
Jacqueline Wilson • 1998
As the girls get older, body image and eating worries creep into everyday life, and friendship starts to fray. A blunt, compassionate story about self-esteem, control, and how hard it can be to ask for help.
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Book 3:Girls Out Late
Jacqueline Wilson • 1999
The girls are pushing for more freedom, more romance, and more excitement, and it all comes with consequences. A lively teen story about parties, parents, risky choices, and the friendships that have to take the hit.
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Book 4:Girls in Tears
Jacqueline Wilson • 2002
The girls are older now, and love, grief, and mental health are pushing them to their limits. A raw, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking conclusion to the teen series about friendship, and what it takes to keep going.
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Book 5:Think Again
Jacqueline Wilson • 2024 • 3 recommendations
Ellie, Magda, and Nadine are grown up now, with jobs, partners, and complicated lives, but their friendship still has old fault lines. When they reconnect, they’re forced to face the past and rethink who they are.
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Girls FAQ
What is the best order to read the Girls series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Girls in Love.
How many books are in the Girls series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Girls series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Girls series?
New readers should start with Girls in Love, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Girls series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 1998 to 2024.