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The Time-travelling Caveman
Terry Pratchett

The Time-travelling Caveman

Quick Answer

Read "The Time-travelling Caveman" as the 10th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Honeymoon" (Book 9)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 10th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>*A brand new collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!*</b><br><br><i>Imagination is an amazing thing.</i><br><br>It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea.<br><br>This is where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world's best joke - trust me, it's hilarious.)<br><br>It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist.<br><br>You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . . <br><br><i>From the greatest imagination there ever was.</i><br><br><b>Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit.</b><br><br><b>A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.</b>
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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 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 The Time-travelling Caveman?

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

Can I read The Time-travelling Caveman before Honeymoon?

No. We recommend reading Honeymoon first. The Time-travelling Caveman is the 10th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Time-travelling Caveman 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 The Time-travelling Caveman in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Time-travelling Caveman is Judge & Jury (Book #10).