
Andrew Clements Reading Order
11 series ยท 84 books
Andrew Clements was a prolific American author known for his engaging children's literature, with a writing career spanning from 1985 to 2024. He has published 84 books across 11 series, including beloved titles like Frindle, Pets To The Rescue, and Jake Drake. Clementsโ works often blend creativity with relatable themes, making him a favorite among young readers and educators alike.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1999โ1999)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Benjamin Pratt Series
Complete5 books (2010โ2013)
Start with We the Children, the first of 5 books in the Benjamin Pratt series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | We the Children 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Fear Itself 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Whites of Their Eyes 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | In Harm's Way 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | We Hold These Truths 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frindle Series
Ongoing2 books (1996โ2024)
Start with Frindle and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frindle 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Frindle Files 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Jake Drake Series
Complete4 books (2001โ2002)
Start with Jake Drake Know-It-All, the first of 4 books in the Jake Drake series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Jake Drake Know-It-All 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Jake Drake, Bully Buster 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Jake Drake, Class Clown 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2000โ2010)
Start with Air from Other Planets and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Air from Other Planets 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Handiest Things in the World 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Pets To The Rescue Series
Complete4 books (2001โ2002)
Start with Brave Norman, the first of 4 books in the Pets To The Rescue series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brave Norman 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Ringo Saves The Day! 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Dolores and the Big Fire 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Reading Program Series
Complete9 books (1995โ1998)
Start with Karen's Island, the first of 9 books in the Reading Program series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Karen's Island 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Three Wishes For Buster 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Desert Treasure 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Ham And Eggs For Jack 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Hurricane Andrew 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Inventors 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Life in the Desert 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Milo's Great Invention 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Real Monsters Series
Complete4 books (1997โ1998)
Start with Real Monsters Go for the Mold, the first of 4 books in the Real Monsters series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Real Monsters Go for the Mold 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Real Monsters Stage Fright! 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Things That Go Eek on Halloween 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Gromble's Haunted Halloween 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Slippers Series
Complete4 books (2004โ2006)
Start with Naptime For Slippers, the first of 4 books in the Slippers series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Naptime For Slippers 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Slippers At Home 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Slippers at School 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Slippers Loves to Run 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete46 books (1985โ2019)
Start with Bird Adalbert, the first of 46 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bird Adalbert 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Noah and the Ark and the Animals 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Big Al 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Santa's Secret Helper 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Temple Cat 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Billy and the Bad Teacher 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Mother Earth's Counting Book 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Who Owns the Cow? 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Bright Christmas 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Phillip's Birthday Book 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Double Trouble in Walla Walla 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Music Time, Any Time 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play! 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Landry News 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Workshop 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Circus Family Dog 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | The Christmas Kitten 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | The Janitor's Boy 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | The Mouse Family 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | The Secret Father's Day Present 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | The School Story 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | A Week in the Woods 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Big Al and Shrimpy 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | The Jacket 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | Robocat 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 28 | The Last Holiday Concert 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 29 | The Report Card 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 30 | A Million Dots 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 31 | Because Your Daddy Loves You 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 32 | Lunch Money 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 33 | A Strange Day in Mayville 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 34 | Room One: A Mystery or Two 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 35 | The Big Gust 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 36 | Dogku 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 37 | No Talking 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 38 | Lost and Found 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 39 | Extra Credit 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 40 | Troublemaker 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 41 | About Average 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 42 | Because Your Mommy Loves You 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 43 | The Map Trap 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 44 | Because Your Grandparents Love You 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 45 | The Losers Club 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 46 | The Friendship War 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Things Series
Complete3 books (2002โ2008)
Start with Things Not Seen and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Things Not Seen 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Things Hoped For 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Things That Are 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Clements written?
- Andrew Clements has written 84 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Andrew Clements series?
- Here are the first books in Andrew Clements's series: Benjamin Pratt: We the Children; Frindle: Frindle; Jake Drake: Jake Drake Know-It-All; Non-Fiction: Air from Other Planets; Pets To The Rescue: Brave Norman.
- What order should I read Andrew Clements's books?
- We recommend reading Andrew Clements's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrew Clements still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrew Clements has 1 ongoing series: Frindle.

