Order of Theodore Taylor Books

Theodore Taylor (1921-2006) was an American writer known for his young adult fiction. He began his writing career at the age of 13, reporting on local high school sports. During World War II, he served as a merchant mariner and also participated in the Korean War. Among his most notable works are The Cay, its sequel-prequel Timothy of the Cay, The Weirdo, Ice Drift, The Boy, Sniper, and Rogue Wave. Remarkably, he wrote The Cay in just three weeks. Taylor published his first novel, The Body Trade, in 1968, and his last work, Billy the Kid, was released in 2005. Below is a list of Theodore Taylor’s books in the order of their original publication.