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Johnny Maxwell Books in Order | Wonderlit

Johnny Maxwell

2 books · Ages 9–14

Johnny Maxwell is a 2-book series for ages 9–14 by Terry Pratchett.

Where to Start

Only You Can Save Mankind

Start at the beginning: Only You Can Save Mankind

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Only You Can Save Mankind

Only You Can Save Mankind1992

Johnny and the Bomb

Johnny and the Bomb1996

What This Series Covers

Empathy & Kindness Justice & Fairness Puzzles & Games Science Fiction Humor Adventure

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