Sharon Creech Reading Order
4 series · 25 books · Born 1945
Sharon Creech crafts engaging novels for young readers, blending accessible storytelling with emotional depth across picture books, early readers, and young adult fiction. Her award-winning career spans three decades and includes standalone stories alongside several series, earning her recognition as both an American Newbery Medal winner and a Carnegie Medal recipient—a rare dual achievement in children's literature. Known for her ability to create relatable characters and meaningful coming-of-age narratives, Creech has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary children's and young adult publishing.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2008–2016)
Start this series with Acting Out
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Jack Series
Complete2 books (2001–2008)
Sharon Creech's Jack series consists of two complete young adult novels published between 2001 and 2008. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Love That Dog followed by Hate That Cat. This companion pair explores interconnected stories through Creech's distinctive narrative style.
Start with Love That Dog and read in order.
Start this series with Love That Dog
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Picture Series
Complete4 books (2000–2023)
Sharon Creech's Picture series consists of three complete young adult novels released between 2000 and 2005. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Fishing in the Air, followed by A Fine, Fine School, and concluding with Who's That Baby?
Start with Fishing in the Air and read in order.
Start this series with Fishing in the Air
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete17 books (1990–2020)
Sharon Creech's collection of 17 standalone novels spans from 1990 to 2020 and is now complete. Though each book features different characters and settings, readers interested in exploring the author's full body of work should begin with Absolutely Normal Chaos and proceed in publication order. These young adult novels can be read individually without prior knowledge of other books in the series, making them accessible entry points to Creech's writing at any time.
Start with Absolutely Normal Chaos, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Absolutely Normal Chaos
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sharon Creech written?
- Sharon Creech has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Sharon Creech series?
- Here are the first books in Sharon Creech's series: Anthologies: Acting Out; Jack: Love That Dog; Picture: Fishing in the Air.
- What order should I read Sharon Creech's books?
- We recommend reading Sharon Creech's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sharon Creech's series complete?
- Sharon Creech has 4 completed series.