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ⓘ About Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements was born in Camden, New Jersey in 1949. He lived in Oaklyn and Chery Hill until he was in sixth grade when together with his family, they relocated to Springfield, Illinois. He began his writing as a senior high school student in Springfield High School. His journey as an author had not been a one day event. At a tender age, he had become accustomed to reading many books. This was part of his activity during summer times together with his family where they used to spend time in a cabin in a lake in Maine. During these days, he spent his nights reading after busy fishing during the day. These quiet moments helped him to start thinking like a writer and consequently he began to read more and more. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Andrew Clements has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Andrew Clements
Frindle
Frindle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frindle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
The Frindle Files
The Frindle Files continues the Publication Order of Frindle Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ringo Saves The Day!
Ringo Saves The Day! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pets To The Rescue Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Brave Norman
Brave Norman continues the Publication Order of Pets To The Rescue Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends
Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends continues the Publication Order of Pets To The Rescue Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dolores and the Big Fire
Dolores and the Big Fire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pets To The Rescue Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Jake Drake Know-It-All
Jake Drake Know-It-All continues the Publication Order of Jake Drake Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jake Drake, Bully Buster
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jake Drake Books with Jake Drake, Bully Buster, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet
Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet continues the Publication Order of Jake Drake Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jake Drake, Class Clown
Jake Drake, Class Clown continues the Publication Order of Jake Drake Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Karen's Island
Karen's Island continues the Publication Order of Reading Program Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Three Wishes For Buster
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Reading Program Books with Three Wishes For Buster, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style
Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style continues the Publication Order of Reading Program Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Reading Program Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Ham And Eggs For Jack
Ham And Eggs For Jack continues the Publication Order of Reading Program Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Life in the Desert
Life in the Desert is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Reading Program Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Desert Treasure
Desert Treasure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Reading Program Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Inventors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Reading Program Books with Inventors, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Milo's Great Invention
Milo's Great Invention is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Reading Program Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Real Monsters Go for the Mold
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Real Monsters Books with Real Monsters Go for the Mold, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Things That Go Eek on Halloween
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Real Monsters Books with Things That Go Eek on Halloween, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Real Monsters Stage Fright!
Real Monsters Stage Fright! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Real Monsters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Gromble's Haunted Halloween
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Real Monsters Books with Gromble's Haunted Halloween, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Slippers At Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Slippers Books with Slippers At Home, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Naptime For Slippers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Slippers Books with Naptime For Slippers, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Slippers at School
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Slippers Books with Slippers at School, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Slippers Loves to Run
Slippers Loves to Run explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Slippers Books series by Andrew Clements.
We the Children
We the Children is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Benjamin Pratt Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Fear Itself
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Benjamin Pratt Books with Fear Itself, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
The Whites of Their Eyes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Benjamin Pratt Books with The Whites of Their Eyes, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
In Harm's Way
In Harm's Way continues the Publication Order of Benjamin Pratt Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Hold These Truths
We Hold These Truths continues the Publication Order of Benjamin Pratt Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Things Not Seen
Things Not Seen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Things Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Things Hoped For
Things Hoped For continues the Publication Order of Things Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Things That Are
Things That Are continues the Publication Order of Things Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bird Adalbert
Bird Adalbert is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Noah and the Ark and the Animals
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Noah and the Ark and the Animals, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Big Al
Big Al is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Santa's Secret Helper
Santa's Secret Helper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Temple Cat
Temple Cat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Mother Earth's Counting Book
Mother Earth's Counting Book continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Billy and the Bad Teacher
Billy and the Bad Teacher is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Who Owns the Cow?
Who Owns the Cow? continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bright Christmas
Bright Christmas continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Phillip's Birthday Book
Phillip's Birthday Book continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Music Time, Any Time
Music Time, Any Time continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Double Trouble in Walla Walla
Double Trouble in Walla Walla is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Workshop
Workshop continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer
Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Landry News
The Landry News is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play!
Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
The Secret Father's Day Present
The Secret Father's Day Present continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Janitor's Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Janitor's Boy, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
The Mouse Family
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Mouse Family, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Circus Family Dog
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Circus Family Dog, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
The Christmas Kitten
The Christmas Kitten continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The School Story
The School Story continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Jacket
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Jacket, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
A Week in the Woods
A Week in the Woods continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Big Al and Shrimpy
Big Al and Shrimpy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Report Card
The Report Card is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
The Last Holiday Concert
The Last Holiday Concert continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Robocat
Robocat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
A Million Dots
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Million Dots, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Lunch Money
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Lunch Money, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Because Your Daddy Loves You
Because Your Daddy Loves You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Andrew Clements.
Room One: A Mystery or Two
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Room One: A Mystery or Two, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
A Strange Day in Mayville
A Strange Day in Mayville continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Big Gust
The Big Gust continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dogku
Dogku is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
No Talking
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with No Talking, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Extra Credit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Extra Credit, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Troublemaker
Troublemaker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Because Your Mommy Loves You
Because Your Mommy Loves You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Andrew Clements.
About Average
About Average is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
The Map Trap
The Map Trap is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
Because Your Grandparents Love You
Because Your Grandparents Love You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Andrew Clements.
The Losers Club
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Losers Club, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
The Friendship War
Conflict and courage define The Friendship War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Andrew Clements that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Air from Other Planets
Air from Other Planets continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Andrew Clements's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Handiest Things in the World
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Handiest Things in the World, another outstanding contribution from Andrew Clements.
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade
Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Andrew Clements have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrew Clements?
Andrew Clements is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 84 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Frindle Books, Publication Order of Pets To The Rescue Books, Publication Order of Jake Drake Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Andrew Clements series to start with?
For readers new to Andrew Clements's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 46 books. Begin with Bird Adalbert to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Andrew Clements written?
Andrew Clements has written over 84 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Andrew Clements books in order?
Yes, reading Andrew Clements's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Andrew Clements write in?
Andrew Clements writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 84 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Andrew Clements's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Andrew Clements's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Andrew Clements's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Andrew Clements's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Bird Adalbert, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.