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Books by Kate Messner | Wonderlit

Books by Kate Messner

36 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Marty McGuire and Sea Monster series, Kate Messner writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, curiosity & wonder, school life.

Series

Marty McGuire

Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

Marty McGuire Has Too Many Pets!

3 books · Ages 6–10

Sea Monster's First Day

Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish

Sea Monster

2 books · Ages 3–7

Over and Under the Snow

Over and Under the Pond

Over and Under the Rainforest

5 books · Ages 4–9

Capture the Flag

Manhunt

Silver Jaguar Society

2 books · Ages 8–12

Rescue on the Oregon Trail

Danger in Ancient Rome

Journey Through Ash and Smoke

4 books · Ages 7–10

Fergus and Zeke

Fergus and Zeke and the 100th Day of School

Fergus and Zeke for President

Fergus and Zeke

5 books · Ages 5–8

Emma McKenna, Full Out

The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class

1 book · Ages 6–9

The Mayflower

History Smashers

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Eye of the Storm

Eye of the Storm

Jaden expects a normal summer with her meteorologist father, but his secret weather experiments make life in the planned

Cover of Tree of Wonder

A single almendro tree is a bustling high-rise for wildlife. Count the many creatures that eat, sleep, and hide within i

Cover of Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder

Roar through Washington, DC on the back of a motorcycle during a rhythmic, rhyming tribute to veterans and the powerful

Cover of The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs

The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs

Witness how a single idea and a bit of glue can spark a global movement to regrow and protect the oceans vibrant coral r

Cover of Insect Superpowers

Insect Superpowers

For the child who loves superheroes and needs to see that real nature is even more incredible. Explore 18 insects with p

Cover of The Next President

The Next President

Long before they led the country, America’s presidents were just kids practicing law, playing basketball, or even learni

Cover of How to Write a Story

How to Write a Story

For the child who has a big imagination but doesn't know where to start, this step-by-step guide turns the daunting blan

Cover of Only the Best

Kate Messner, Margaret E. Powell

From a small Alabama shop to designing Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress, Ann Lowe became a fashion icon by never accep

Cover of Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor

Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor

Follow a young boy from Brooklyn as he uses his father’s advice and a love for solving puzzles to become one of the worl

Cover of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.

For the child who struggles with procrastination or feels the weight of a big deadline, this story balances a school pro

Cover of Chirp

While investigating sabotage at her grandmother's cricket farm, Mia finds the strength to face a painful secret she's be

Cover of Once Upon a Book

Once Upon a Book

Grace Lin, Kate Messner

Alice steps right into the pages of her favorite book, riding camels through deserts and swimming under the sea before r

Cover of The Seventh Wish

The Seventh Wish

Twelve-year-old Charlie catches a magical fish that grants wishes, but she soon faces a family crisis that magic might n

By Age Range

Sea Monster's First Day

Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish

Marty McGuire

Sea Monster's First Day

Over and Under the Snow

Marty McGuire

Over and Under the Snow

Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

Eye of the Storm

Capture the Flag

Manhunt

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Curiosity & Wonder School Life Animals Resilience & Perseverance Adventure History Humor

If Your Family Loves Kate Messner, Also Try

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

The Phantom of 86th Street

The Phantom of 86th Street

The Snow Dance

Trail of the Wolf

Trail of the Wolf

A Brave Cat