Adventure Time Books in Order
Part ofMax Brallier Books in OrderBrowse Max Brallier's Adventure Time books in order, with story summaries, series background, reading-age notes, and guidance on the best place to begin in the Land of Ooo.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
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Publication Order
4 books
A Christmas-tastic Carol
by Max Brallier
2014
This Adventure Time holiday story riffs on classic Christmas tales as Ice King and the gang face ghosts, regrets, and ridiculous presents. It’s a festive mix of heart and chaos for fans who like their seasonal cheer very strange.
Which Way, Dude?: BMO's Day Out #1
by Max Brallier
2013
In this Adventure Time choose-your-path adventure, readers guide BMO through a day that quickly spirals out of control. Every decision sends BMO to new corners of Ooo, meeting odd characters and stumbling into trouble both adorable and dangerous.
Tales from the Land of Ooo
by Max Brallier
2013
Set in the Land of Ooo, this Adventure Time collection gathers short, goofy stories featuring Finn, Jake, and their friends. Each tale drops the heroes into a new slice of weirdness packed with monsters, magic, and sugary jokes.
How to Catch a Princess
by Max Brallier
2013
Finn and Jake are pulled into a royal mess when a princess goes missing and suspicious forces are at work. Their search leads through dungeons, candy kingdoms, and plenty of bad decisions, all delivered with Adventure Time’s offbeat humor.
Series background & context
Max Brallier’s Adventure Time books drop readers into the Land of Ooo, the same strange, colorful world as the animated series. Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and their friends tumble from one bizarre situation to the next, and the books lean into that mix of sweetness, weirdness, and slapstick.
Some titles collect short, punchy episodes featuring the show’s familiar cast as they explore new corners of Ooo. Others focus on one character at a time, giving side favorites like BMO extra room to shine while still keeping the tone light and silly.
Several of the books use a choose-your-path format, where readers make decisions that send the story in different directions. Instead of just watching Finn and Jake charge into danger, you get to help decide which cave to enter, which villain to trust, or which totally bad idea to try first. The choices add a playful, game-like feel that fits the series perfectly.
Throughout, the humor stays true to the show: puns, visual gags, and oddball one-liners layered over real stakes and surprisingly heartfelt moments. Even when the plot slips into full-on nonsense, the friendships at the center of the stories keep everything grounded.
These books are great for fans who want more Adventure Time without simply rewatching episodes. New readers can jump in almost anywhere, but starting with a general story collection before moving to the more experimental, choice-based titles makes it easier to get used to Ooo’s very particular style of chaos.
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