Electra Brown Books in Order
See the Electra Brown books by Helen Bailey in order, with quick summaries, series background, and tips on where to start reading.
Last updated: July 8, 2026
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Publication Order
5 books
Life at the Shallow End
by Helen Bailey
2008
Electra's family is falling apart, her dad is moving out, her mum is barely coping, and her little brother is in trouble. Naturally, Electra and her best friends come up with a plan that seems helpful at the time and turns out to be anything but.
Out of My Depth
by Helen Bailey
2008
Electra is getting questions from all sides while trying to sort out the chaos between her separated parents. Reuniting the family sounds like a great idea, until crushes, gossip, and bad timing get in the way.
Swimming Against the Tide
by Helen Bailey
2009
Everyone around Electra seems wrapped up in romance, and she hates feeling left behind. As her friends pair off and compare notes, she is left juggling envy, appetite, and her usual talent for making things more complicated.
Taking the Plunge
by Helen Bailey
2009
After too much teasing from her friends, Electra decides she will go out with the first boy who asks. It sounds bold in theory, but in practice she may be leaping straight into another social catastrophe.
Falling Hook, Line and Sinker
by Helen Bailey
2010
Electra is madly into a cute, cool bad boy who seems exactly her type. There is just one problem, she already has a boyfriend, and doing the right thing is a lot less fun than flirting with disaster.
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