Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Andrew Clements

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

Complete

1 book (1999โ€“1999)

#Title
1
Cover of Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade

Benjamin Pratt Series

Complete

5 books (2010โ€“2013)

Start with We the Children, the first of 5 books in the Benjamin Pratt series.

#Title
1
Cover of We the Children
We the Children
2
3
Cover of The Whites of Their Eyes
The Whites of Their Eyes
4
Cover of In Harm's Way
In Harm's Way
5
Cover of We Hold These Truths
We Hold These Truths

Frindle Series

Ongoing

2 books (1996โ€“2024)

Start with Frindle and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Frindle Files
The Frindle Files

Jake Drake Series

Complete

4 books (2001โ€“2002)

Start with Jake Drake Know-It-All, the first of 4 books in the Jake Drake series.

#Title
1
Cover of Jake Drake Know-It-All
Jake Drake Know-It-All
2
Cover of Jake Drake, Bully Buster
Jake Drake, Bully Buster
3
Cover of Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet
Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet
4
Cover of Jake Drake, Class Clown
Jake Drake, Class Clown

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2000โ€“2010)

Start with Air from Other Planets and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Air from Other Planets
Air from Other Planets
2
Cover of The Handiest Things in the World
The Handiest Things in the World

Pets To The Rescue Series

Complete

4 books (2001โ€“2002)

Start with Brave Norman, the first of 4 books in the Pets To The Rescue series.

#Title
1
Cover of Brave Norman
Brave Norman
2
Ringo Saves The Day!
3
Cover of Dolores and the Big Fire
Dolores and the Big Fire
4
Cover of Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends
Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends

Reading Program Series

Complete

9 books (1995โ€“1998)

Start with Karen's Island, the first of 9 books in the Reading Program series.

#Title
1
Cover of Karen's Island
Karen's Island
2
Cover of Three Wishes For Buster
Three Wishes For Buster
3
Cover of Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style
Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style
4
Cover of Desert Treasure
Desert Treasure
5
Cover of Ham And Eggs For Jack
Ham And Eggs For Jack
6
Cover of Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew
7
8
Cover of Life in the Desert
Life in the Desert
9
Cover of Milo's Great Invention
Milo's Great Invention

Real Monsters Series

Complete

4 books (1997โ€“1998)

Start with Real Monsters Go for the Mold, the first of 4 books in the Real Monsters series.

#Title
1
Real Monsters Go for the Mold
2
Cover of Real Monsters Stage Fright!
Real Monsters Stage Fright!
3
Cover of Things That Go Eek on Halloween
Things That Go Eek on Halloween
4
Cover of Gromble's Haunted Halloween
Gromble's Haunted Halloween

Slippers Series

Complete

4 books (2004โ€“2006)

Start with Naptime For Slippers, the first of 4 books in the Slippers series.

#Title
1
Cover of Naptime For Slippers
Naptime For Slippers
2
Cover of Slippers At Home
Slippers At Home
3
Slippers at School
4
Cover of Slippers Loves to Run
Slippers Loves to Run

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

46 books (1985โ€“2019)

Start with Bird Adalbert, the first of 46 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Bird Adalbert
Bird Adalbert
2
Cover of Noah and the Ark and the Animals
Noah and the Ark and the Animals
3
4
Cover of Santa's Secret Helper
Santa's Secret Helper
5
6
Cover of Billy and the Bad Teacher
Billy and the Bad Teacher
7
Mother Earth's Counting Book
8
Cover of Who Owns the Cow?
Who Owns the Cow?
9
Cover of Bright Christmas
Bright Christmas
10
Cover of Phillip's Birthday Book
Phillip's Birthday Book
11
Cover of Double Trouble in Walla Walla
Double Trouble in Walla Walla
12
Cover of Music Time, Any Time
Music Time, Any Time
13
Cover of Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer
Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer
14
Cover of Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play!
Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play!
15
Cover of Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade
16
Cover of The Landry News
The Landry News
17
18
Cover of Circus Family Dog
Circus Family Dog
19
Cover of The Christmas Kitten
The Christmas Kitten
20
The Janitor's Boy
21
The Mouse Family
22
Cover of The Secret Father's Day Present
The Secret Father's Day Present
23
Cover of The School Story
The School Story
24
Cover of A Week in the Woods
A Week in the Woods
25
Cover of Big Al and Shrimpy
Big Al and Shrimpy
26
27
28
Cover of The Last Holiday Concert
The Last Holiday Concert
29
Cover of The Report Card
The Report Card
30
Cover of A Million Dots
A Million Dots
31
Cover of Because Your Daddy Loves You
Because Your Daddy Loves You
32
33
Cover of A Strange Day in Mayville
A Strange Day in Mayville
34
Cover of Room One: A Mystery or Two
Room One: A Mystery or Two
35
Cover of The Big Gust
The Big Gust
36
37
38
Cover of Lost and Found
Lost and Found
39
Cover of Extra Credit
Extra Credit
40
Cover of Troublemaker
Troublemaker
41
Cover of About Average
About Average
42
Cover of Because Your Mommy Loves You
Because Your Mommy Loves You
43
The Map Trap
44
Cover of Because Your Grandparents Love You
Because Your Grandparents Love You
45
Cover of The Losers Club
The Losers Club
46
Cover of The Friendship War
The Friendship War

Things Series

Complete

3 books (2002โ€“2008)

Start with Things Not Seen and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Things Not Seen
Things Not Seen
2
Things Hoped For
3
Things That Are

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.

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