Book Series · 14 Books

Garfield Books

In order from Garfield at Large to Garfield Home Cookin'.

The Garfield series is a set of 14 graphic novels by Jim Davis, published between 1980 and 2023. Written for ages 6–13, most books run about 95 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1520

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1980

Garfield at Large

By Jim Davis

A lasagna-loving cat's fate changes when a new owner arrives.

96 pages· 4,385 words· Est. 39 min read

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Summary: Born in an Italian restaurant, Garfield's love for lasagna is as big as his appetite. When the owner must choose between him and pasta, Garfield's future looks bleak. Enter Jon Arbuckle, whose arrival at the pet store changes everything. Will Garfield's passion for food lead to new adventures, or will his appetite get him into trouble? Discover the humorous journey of a cat whose life revolves around eating and the unexpected twists that follow.

In reading order

Garfield Series

14 books · Published 1980–2023

#1 in Series

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$1520

Garfield at Large

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1980

A lasagna-loving cat's fate changes when a new owner arrives.

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1399

Garfield

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Garfield's new adventures bring laughs, lasagna, and unexpected encounters.

#3 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1400

Bigger Than Life

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1981

Boost your self-image with Garfield's guide to superiority and world domination.

#5 in Series

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$1400

Garfield Takes the Cake

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1982

A lazy cat's antics disrupt his household.

#14

#14 in Series

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$1400

Garfield Swallows His Pride

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1987

A cat's insatiable appetite for food and fun leads to endless laughs.

#21

#21 in Series

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$1500

Garfield Says a Mouthful

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1991

A cat's antics bring chaos and laughter to everyday life.

#31

#31 in Series

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$1400

Garfield Hams It Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

A cat's insatiable appetite leads to endless fun and mischief. Join the adventure.

#44

#44 in Series

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$1400

Garfield Goes Bananas

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2007

Join a zany adventure with a quirky cat and his pals.

#50

#50 in Series

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$1500

Garfield Potbelly of Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010

Garfield's 50th book brings more laughs with Jon and Odie.

#66

#66 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1425

Garfield Nutty as a Fruitcake

Chapter Book · 2018

Chaos reigns in a house where pets and owner create endless hilarity.

#67

#67 in Series

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$1425

Garfield Slurps and Burps

Chapter Book · 2019

A comic cat's hilarious food escapades defy all manners.

#74

#74 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1520

Garfield Home Cookin'

Chapter Book · 2023

Garfield stirs up mischief and fun in the Arbuckle home. What's cooking this time?

Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1400

Garfield Dishes It Out

Chapter Book · 1995

A cat's appetite leads to endless laughs and mischief.

Series

Graphic Nov.

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$999

Garfield Original Graphic Novel: Search for Pooky

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Garfield's teddy bear is missing. Can he solve the mystery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Garfield series?

There are 14 books in the Garfield series. It began with Garfield at Large in 1980, and the newest book, Garfield Home Cookin', was published in 2023.