Gary D. Schmidt
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About the Author
Gary D. Schmidt is a renowned American novelist, who is famous for writing young adult and children’s fiction books. He has written many standalone books in his career, the most popular ones among them being First Boy, Okay For Now, and Lizzie Bright & the Buckminster Boy. In addition to being a noteworthy writer, he is also an English professor at the Calvin College. Author Schmidt was born and brought up in Hicksville, New York. He was highly underestimated by the teachers of the elementary school where he was studying. The teachers used to classify the students on the basis of their aptitude, a quality that Schmidt was greatly lacking. In relation to his initial education, he had said in an interview that he was a Track Three student, meaning that he was very stupid and dumb. Gary D. Schmidt is the author of over 36 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Gary D. Schmidt has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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The Sin Eater The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Sin Eater', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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Anson's Way The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Anson's Way', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(1999) ⭐ Start here
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Straw Into Gold 'Straw Into Gold' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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Mara's Stories 'Mara's Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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The Wonders of Donal O'Donnell Experience the magic of 'The Wonders of Donal O'Donnell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2002) ⭐ Start here
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Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 'Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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First Boy The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'First Boy', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2005) ⭐ Start here
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The Wednesday Wars 'The Wednesday Wars' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2007) ⭐ Start here
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Trouble The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Trouble', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2008) ⭐ Start here
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Okay for Now 'Okay for Now' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2011) ⭐ Start here
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What Came from the Stars 'What Came from the Stars' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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Orbiting Jupiter In 'Orbiting Jupiter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2015) ⭐ Start here
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Pay Attention, Carter Jones The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Pay Attention, Carter Jones', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2019) ⭐ Start here
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Almost Time Experience the magic of 'Almost Time' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Just Like That The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Just Like That', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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The Labors of Hercules Beal In 'The Labors of Hercules Beal', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2023) ⭐ Start here
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Jupiter Rising Experience the magic of 'Jupiter Rising' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2024) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Picture Books
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The Great Stone Face Experience the magic of 'The Great Stone Face' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Picture Books universe.(1850)
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Pilgrim's Progress In 'Pilgrim's Progress', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1994)
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Martin de Porres 'Martin de Porres' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2012)
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So Tall Within In 'So Tall Within', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(2018)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Robert McCloskey 'Robert McCloskey' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(1990)
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Hugh Lofting Join the adventure in 'Hugh Lofting' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gary D. Schmidt.(1992)
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Katherine Paterson Experience the magic of 'Katherine Paterson' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1994)
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The Iconography of the Mouth of Hell Join the adventure in 'The Iconography of the Mouth of Hell' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gary D. Schmidt.(1995)
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Robert Lawson Join the adventure in 'Robert Lawson' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Gary D. Schmidt.(1997)
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William Bradford Experience the magic of 'William Bradford' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1998)
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Saint Ciaran Experience the magic of 'Saint Ciaran' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2000)
Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books
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From a Certain Point of View Star Wars The Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series continues with 'From a Certain Point of View Star Wars', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2017)
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From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back In 'From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books saga.(2020)
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From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi In 'From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books saga.(2023)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Break These Rules Experience the magic of 'Break These Rules' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2013)
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Been There, Done That In 'Been There, Done That', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2015)
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From a Certain Point of View Star Wars The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'From a Certain Point of View Star Wars', another thrilling entry from Gary D. Schmidt.(2017)
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The Creativity Project 'The Creativity Project' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gary D. Schmidt has created.(2018)
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A Little Bit Super Experience the magic of 'A Little Bit Super' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Gary D. Schmidt?
Gary D. Schmidt is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 36 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Picture Books, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Gary D. Schmidt book series to start with?
For readers new to Gary D. Schmidt's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Gary D. Schmidt's writing.
Q: How many books has Gary D. Schmidt written?
Gary D. Schmidt has written over 36 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.