43 Old Cemetery Road book cover

The 43 Old Cemetery Road Series in Order

The 43 Old Cemetery Road series can be read in any order, though starting with Home Sweet Home provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. A boy named Ignatius moves into a haunted house with a ghost writer named Olive and her cat, leading to mysterious events told through letters and documents.

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

43 Old Cemetery Road Books in Order

7 books

Complete reading order for the 43 Old Cemetery Road series.

How to Read the 43 Old Cemetery Road series

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The 43 Old Cemetery Road series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book clearly introduces the main household and delivers a full, self-contained mystery.

About the 43 Old Cemetery Road series

Series Premise

The 43 Old Cemetery Road series follows the unusual household at number 43, where a living boy, a ghost author, and a skeptical cat solve quirky mysteries together. Each book uses a mix of letters, newspaper articles, and illustrations to tell a complete story.

Main Characters

The series centers on Ignatius "Iggy" McGreevy, a clever boy adjusting to his new home, along with Olive C. Spence, the friendly ghost who writes books, and their cat.

Setting

The stories take place primarily at the old Victorian house at 43 Old Cemetery Road, a place full of secrets, hidden rooms, and unexpected visitors.

Tone & Themes

The tone is humorous and lightly spooky with creative formatting. Central themes include friendship across differences, creativity, acceptance, and solving problems together.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy mystery stories told in unique formats, gentle ghost tales, and stories about found family with humor and heart.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Mild spooky situations and light mystery elements; suitable for middle-grade readers.

The 43 Old Cemetery Road series offers fun, creative mysteries set in one memorable house. Readers can start with any book and enjoy a complete story.

FAQ

How many books are in the 43 Old Cemetery Road series?

7 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Loch Ness Punster, was published in April 2015.

When was the most recent book released?

The Loch Ness Punster was published in April 2015.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Dying to Meet You, published in April 2009.

What genre is the 43 Old Cemetery Road series?

The series primarily falls into the Horror genre.

Do you need to read the 43 Old Cemetery Road series in order?

No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

What is the 43 Old Cemetery Road series about?

The 43 Old Cemetery Road series follows the unusual household at number 43, where a living boy, a ghost author, and a skeptical cat solve quirky mysteries together. Each book uses a mix of letters, newspaper articles, and illustrations to tell a complete story.

Is the 43 Old Cemetery Road series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.