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4 series · 26 books · Born 1949

Mystery & ThrillerYoung Adult

April Smith is a mystery and thriller writer whose career spans multiple decades and formats. She has created four distinct series including the Ana Grey mysteries and Canine Capers, alongside numerous standalone works, with a total output of 26 books published between 1977 and 2021. Smith's work appeals particularly to young adult readers seeking suspenseful narratives and engaging series fiction.

Ana Grey Series

Complete

4 books (1994–2011)

Start with North of Montana, the first of 4 books in the Ana Grey series.

Start this series with North of Montana

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North of Montana
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Good Morning, Killer
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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White Shotgun
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Books for Teachers Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2016–2021)

Start with Introduction to Google Classroom(By: Annie Brock), the first of 14 books in the Books for Teachers series.

Start this series with Introduction to Google Classroom(By: Annie Brock)

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1
Introduction to Google Classroom(By: Annie Brock)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Anchor Charts for 1st to 5th Grade Teachers(By: Chynell Moore)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Design Thinking in the Classroom(By: David Lee)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Project Based Learning Made Simple
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Take Me Out to the Math Game(By: Erin Highling)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Visible Learning Day by Day(By: Felicia Durden)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Classroom-Ready Number Talks for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Teachers(By: Nancy Hughes)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Introduction to Google Classroom(By: Annie Brock)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Morning Meetings and Closing Circles(By: Monica Dunbar)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Thank You a Latte(By: Stephanie MacKay)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Supportive Classroom(By: Laura Anderson,Jon Bowen)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Ultimate Teacher Appreciation Gift Book(By: Annie Brock)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Don't Just Survive, Thrive(By: SaraJane Herrboldt,Kay Waterson)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Getting Started with Teacher Clarity(By: Marine Freibrun)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Canine Capers Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2006)

Start with The Case of the Posturing Principal and read in order.

Start this series with The Case of the Posturing Principal

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1
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The Case of the Posturing Principal
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Case of the Smoking Supervisor
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Case of the Mendacious Medicine Man
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1977–2017)

Start with James at 15, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with James at 15

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1
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2
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3
4
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A Star for Mrs. Blake
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Home Sweet Home
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has April Smith written?
April Smith has written 26 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2021.
What is the first book in each April Smith series?
Here are the first books in April Smith's series: Ana Grey: North of Montana; Books for Teachers: Introduction to Google Classroom(By: Annie Brock); Canine Capers: The Case of the Posturing Principal.
What order should I read April Smith's books?
We recommend reading April Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are April Smith's series complete?
April Smith has 3 completed series.

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