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Word Of Mouse
James Patterson

Word Of Mouse

Quick Answer

Read "Word Of Mouse" as the 148th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Witnesses" (Book 147)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 148th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Raised in a laboratory, Isaiah is extremely smart but scared of everything. One day, he manages to escape the horrible and is forced to leave his family behind. All alone now, Isaiah has to learn to survive in the outside world-with its real predators, real friends, and real great food. When he meets a girl who is as unusual as he is, Isaiah soon learns that even someone as small and as frightened as he is can have the power to change the world.
Next Recommended Book

World Champions!

Book #149 of 524 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Word Of Mouse?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Word Of Mouse before The Witnesses?

No. We recommend reading The Witnesses first. Word Of Mouse is the 148th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Word Of Mouse required reading for the Standalone Novels?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Word Of Mouse in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Word Of Mouse is World Champions! (Book #149).