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Johnny And The Bomb
Terry Pratchett

Johnny And The Bomb

Quick Answer

Read "Johnny And The Bomb" as the 3rd book in the The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Johnny And The Dead" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2008256 ppWikidataSource
Thirteen-year-old Johnny Maxwell acquires the neighborhood homeless woman's shopping cart when she is injured and discovers that its contents have the ability to send him back in time from 1996 to 1941 England.
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Johnny Maxwell Trilogy

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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 The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy 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 Johnny And The Bomb?

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

Can I read Johnny And The Bomb before Johnny And The Dead?

No. We recommend reading Johnny And The Dead first. Johnny And The Bomb is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Johnny And The Bomb required reading for the The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy?

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

What comes after Johnny And The Bomb in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Johnny And The Bomb is Johnny Maxwell Trilogy (Book #4).