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Start House of Robots Series by James Patterson with "House Of Robots", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

A middle grade series about Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez, who must navigate school and family life with his inventor sister and her mechanical creations.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 4 main titles released between 2014 and 2020. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Short Answer:
Start with "House Of Robots"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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"There are two primary recommended reading orders: 1) Publication/Chronological (starting with the Sacred Hunt duology) and 2) Starting with the first three books of the House War series (HW 1-3). The main point of contention is the significant content overlap (repetition of events from different viewpoints) between Sacred Hunt and the early House War books. While reading HW 1-3 first is preferred by some for better initial investment (due to perceived higher writing quality), others strongly advise starting with Sacred Hunt for necessary context and chronological completeness."

Key Reddit Advice

To ensure full chronological context and avoid wishing for missing pieces, many recommend starting with the Sacred Hunt (Hunter's Duology). The established chronological order is: Sacred Hunt, followed by the 1st Three books of the House War, then the Sun Sword series, and finally the remainder of the House War.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for House of Robots Series 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.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for House of Robots Series. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "House Of Robots" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "House of Robots Series" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

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Publication Reading Order4 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

House Of Robots

Pub: 2014

A young inventor's life is turned upside down when his eccentric mother invents a robot who becomes his new robotic sibling, leading to hilarious complications.

2

Robots Go Wild!

Pub: 2015

Plot details hidden until you finish "House Of Robots".

"Fifth grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has to find a solution when his robot 'brother' has repeated malfunctions at school and a newer model robot steps in as competition--and his mother's job is in jeopardy as a result"--

3

Robot Revolution

Pub: 2017★ 5

Plot details hidden until you finish "Robots Go Wild!".

After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair. Cue a robot revolt, with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles, the robots demand to be cared for. It's up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project... and why it was worth the wait.

4

House Of Robots 4

Pub: 2020

Plot details hidden until you finish "Robot Revolution".

About the Author James Patterson received the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the 2015 National Book Awards. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers, and his books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" He has donated more than one million books to students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher Education Scholarships at twenty-four colleges and universities. He has also donated millions to independent bookstores and school libraries. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the House of Robots Series series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read House of Robots Series?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "House Of Robots" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as James Patterson intended.

Can I read House of Robots Series books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the House of Robots Series universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.