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Books by Jamie Michalak | Wonderlit

Books by Jamie Michalak

18 books · Ages 3–9

Known for the Brand New Readers: Larry and Rita and The Tale of Despereaux series, Jamie Michalak writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–9, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, adventure, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Larry and Rita

Brand New Readers: Larry and Rita

1 book · Ages 4–7

A Hero's Quest

The Tale of Despereaux

1 book · Ages 5–8

Get New Wheels

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

Go to School

Joe and Sparky

4 books · Ages 5–8

So You Want to Catch Bigfoot?

1 book · Ages 6–9

Judy Moody and the Poop Picnic

Judy Moody and the Thrill Points Race

Judy Moody and Friends

2 books · Ages 5–8

Show's Over

Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman

1 book · Ages 6–9

Super Supper Throwdown

Nelly Nitpick, Kid Food Critic

Escape from Greasy World

Fizzy's Lunch Lab

3 books · Ages 4–9

Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter

Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop

2 books · Ages 3–8

The Stinky Feet Monster

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Hazel the Handful

Hazel the Handful

Pampered pooch Hazel is the center of the universe until a new baby arrives, leaving her to wonder if there is still eno

Cover of Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites

Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites

Jamie Michalak, Debbi Michiko Florence

Niki defies discrimination and strict expectations to master the art of Japanese cuisine and become a world-renowned che

By Age Range

Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter

Larry and Rita

A Hero's Quest

Get New Wheels

A Hero's Quest

Get New Wheels

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

Common Themes

Humor Adventure Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Animals Making Friends Fear & Bravery Discovering a Talent

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Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Time Twisters: Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean and Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Hilo: The Boy who Crashed to Earth

Hilo: The Boy who Crashed to Earth

The Threat

K. A. Applegate