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Books by Andrew Clements | Wonderlit

Books by Andrew Clements

39 books · Ages 2–17

Known for the Frindle and Big Al series, Andrew Clements writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–17, alongside 23 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, school life, friendship & social.

Series

Frindle

The Frindle Files

2 books · Ages 8–12

Big Al

Big Al and Shrimpy

Big Al

2 books · Ages 4–8

Know-It-All

Class Clown

Teacher's Pet

3 books · Ages 6–10

Ringo Saves the Day!

Brave Norman

Dolores and the Big Fire

Pets to the Rescue

3 books · Ages 4–8

Naptime for Slippers

1 book · Ages 2–5

Things Hoped For

Things That Are

Things Not Seen

2 books · Ages 10–17

We the Children

In Harm's Way

We Hold These Truths

Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School

3 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Who Owns the Cow?

Who Owns the Cow?

Andrew Clements

Ownership is more than just a name on a paper; it lives in the hearts of the painter, the neighbor, and everyone who lov

Cover of Bright Christmas: An Angel Remembers

Bright Christmas: An Angel Remembers

Andrew Clements

For the child who asks about the spiritual meaning of the holidays, this lyrical story offers a peaceful, awe-filled loo

Cover of Temple Cat

Andrew Clements

Tired of being a worshipped statue in an Egyptian temple, a cat runs away to the seaside to find the warmth of a real ho

Cover of Things That Go Eek on Halloween

Things That Go Eek on Halloween

Andrew Clements

Krumm, Ickis, and Oblinas head out for a night of haunting and are delighted to find a holiday where everyone is dressed

Cover of Workshop

Andrew Clements

Rhythmic rhymes and detailed illustrations reveal the unique names and functions of every tool waiting inside a busy woo

Cover of The Janitor's Boy

The Janitor's Boy

Andrew Clements

When fifth grader Jack's father is revealed as the school janitor, he lashes out in embarrassment, sparking a deep look

Cover of The School Story

The School Story

Andrew Clements

Twelve-year-old Natalie writes a novel in secret and uses a pseudonym to get it past her own mother, an editor who has n

Cover of The Jacket

Andrew Clements

When Phil spots another boy in his brother’s jacket, his immediate accusation forces him to confront uncomfortable truth

Cover of The Last Holiday Concert

The Last Holiday Concert

Andrew Clements

Popular sixth-grader Hart Evans suddenly finds himself running the school holiday concert and must figure out how to act

Cover of A Week in the Woods

A Week in the Woods

Andrew Clements

A fifth-grade camping trip turns into a struggle for survival when a clash between a rich student and his teacher leads

Cover of Lunch Money

Andrew Clements

Greg is a natural moneymaker, but his biggest project yet involves a surprising partnership with his lifelong rival to s

Cover of A Million Dots

Andrew Clements

For the child who asks how many stars are in the sky or how far it is to the moon. This visual journey turns abstract bi

Cover of Circus Family Dog

Circus Family Dog

Andrew Clements

Grumps the dog is the star of the center ring until a flashy newcomer arrives to challenge his spot in the circus spotli

Cover of Extra Credit

Andrew Clements

For the child who needs to see the world beyond their backyard or struggles to connect with schoolwork through tradition

Cover of Dogku

Andrew Clements

A lonely stray finds his way into a new home and a family's heart, told through the quiet, rhythmic beauty of haiku poet

Cover of Lost and Found

Andrew Clements

Tired of being treated as a pair, identical twins Jay and Ray use a school clerical error to pull off the ultimate prank

Cover of The Handiest Things in the World

The Handiest Things in the World

Andrew Clements

Celebrate the wonder of the human body and the brilliance of simple inventions by exploring all the amazing things your

Cover of About Average

Andrew Clements

For the child who feels like they aren't 'the best' at anything and struggles with comparison, this story reveals the ex

Cover of Troublemaker

Andrew Clements

Clay, a sixth-grader, decides to turn over a new leaf after his older brother faces serious consequences. However, his p

Cover of Because Your Mommy Loves You

Because Your Mommy Loves You

Andrew Clements

A mother and son share a quiet hiking adventure under the stars, where gentle encouragement helps a little boy find his

Cover of The Map Trap

Andrew Clements

Alton Barnes loves making secret maps of his classmates and teachers, but when his portfolio is stolen, he is forced to

Cover of The Friendship War

The Friendship War

Andrew Clements

A box of old buttons sparks a massive fad at school, leaving Grace to figure out how to handle a craze that is pulling h

Cover of The Landry News

The Landry News

Andrew Clements

When a fifth-grader’s bold editorial wakes up her unmotivated teacher, a classroom battle begins that puts the First Ame

By Age Range

Things That Go Eek on Halloween

Naptime for Slippers

The Handiest Things in the World

Who Owns the Cow?

Bright Christmas: An Angel Remembers

Temple Cat

Who Owns the Cow?

Bright Christmas: An Angel Remembers

Temple Cat

Frindle

The Janitor's Boy

The School Story

Common Themes

Growing Up School Life Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Adventure Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family

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The Black Tower

The Black Tower

Stranger With My Face

Stranger With My Face

The Zabime Sisters

The Zabime Sisters

Rats

The Fizzy Whiz Kid

The Fizzy Whiz Kid