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Books by James Preller | Wonderlit

Books by James Preller

38 books · Ages 0–18

Known for the Hello Reader! and Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series, James Preller writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of mystery, school life, puzzles & games.

Series

Hiccups for Elephant

1 book · Ages 3–7

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries

The Case of the Christmas Snowman

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Ghostwriter

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries

16 books · Ages 0–18

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster

The Case of the Stinky Science Project

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

Jigsaw Jones Mystery

10 books · Ages 6–9

The Case of the Bicycle Bandit

1 book · Ages 6–9

The Case of the Missing Cookies

Gullah Gullah Island

1 book · Ages 6–9

Home Sweet Horror

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Wake Me in Spring

Wake Me in Spring

Mouse feels the weight of a lonely winter approaching as his best friend Bear prepares to huddle down for a long, snowy

Cover of NBA Game Day

Joseph Layden, James Preller

Go behind the scenes with NBA Game Day, exploring the lives of professional basketball players from practice to game act

Cover of Along Came Spider

Along Came Spider

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or is navigating the changing rules of school friendships with a fr

Cover of Shaken

For the child who feels anxious about things they can't control, like natural disasters or the mysterious behavior of pe

Cover of Bystander

Eric Hayes arrives at a new school and finds himself in a difficult spot when the popular friend he just made turns out

Cover of Six Innings

For the child who loves the thrill of the game but is learning that life continues even when you are sidelined by circum

Cover of The Courage Test

The Courage Test

Will is forced onto the Lewis and Clark trail with his newly divorced father, leading to a journey that challenges his v

Cover of A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

A Pirate's Guide to First Grade

For the child feeling nervous about their first big milestone, this book turns the typical school day into a bold, imagi

By Age Range

Wake Me in Spring

Hiccups for Elephant

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries

Wake Me in Spring

Hiccups for Elephant

NBA Game Day

NBA Game Day

The Case of the Christmas Snowman

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

Along Came Spider

Shaken

Bystander

Common Themes

Mystery School Life Puzzles & Games Curiosity & Wonder Teamwork & Collaboration Making Friends Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty

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In the Study with the Wrench

Diana Peterfreund

In the Study with the Wrench

Supernova

The Killing Code

The Killing Code

Mary Anne and the Memory Garden

Mary Anne and the Memory Garden

Fortunes and Frenemies

Fortunes and Frenemies