Dan Gutman

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  • Bibliography:
    175 Books (21 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 1995
  • Latest Book:
    July 2025
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Full Series List in Order

A Baseball Card Adventure

1 - Honus & Me (Mar-1997)
2 - Jackie & Me (Mar-1999)
3 - Babe & Me (Feb-2000)
4 - Shoeless Joe & Me (Mar-2002)
5 - Mickey & Me (Mar-2003)
6 - Abner & Me (Mar-2005)
7 - Satch & Me (Feb-2006)
8 - Jim & Me (Feb-2008)
9 - Ray & Me (Mar-2009)
10 - Roberto & Me (Mar-2010)
11 - Ted & Me (Mar-2012)
12 - Willie & Me (Mar-2015)

Flashback Four

1 - The Lincoln Project (Feb-2016)
2 - The Titanic Mission (Apr-2017)
3 - The Pompeii Disaster (Apr-2018)
4 - The Hamilton-Burr Duel (Apr-2019)

Funny Boy

Funny Boy Meets the Dumbbell Dentist from Deimos (with Dangerous Dental Decay) (Dec-2012)
Funny Boy Takes on the Chit-Chatting Cheeses from Chattanooga (Dec-2012)

The Genius Files

1 - Mission Unstoppable (Feb-2011)
2 - Never Say Genius (Feb-2012)
3 - You Only Die Twice (Jan-2013)
4 - From Texas with Love (Feb-2014)
5 - License to Thrill (Feb-2015)

The Homework Machine

1 - The Homework Machine (Mar-2006)
2 - Return of the Homework Machine (Jun-2009)

Kid Who Ran for President

1 - The Kid Who Ran for President (Oct-1996)
2 - The Kid Who Became President (Nov-1999)

L.A.F.

Funny Boy Meets the Airsick Alien from Andromeda (Nov-1999)
Funny Boy Versus the Bubble-Brained Barbers from the Big Bang (Jan-2000)
Funny Boy Takes on the Chit-Chatting Cheese from Chattanooga (Jan-2001)

Million Dollar

1 - The Million Dollar Shot (Oct-1997)
2 - The Million Dollar Kick (Nov-2001)
3 - Million Dollar Goal (Apr-2006)
4 - The Million Dollar Strike (Sep-2004)
5 - The Million Dollar Putt (Apr-2006)

My Weird School Daze

1 - Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! (Apr-2008)
2 - Mr. Sunny Is Funny! (Jul-2008)
3 - Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet! (Sep-2008)
4 - Coach Hyatt Is a Riot! (Jan-2009)
5 - Officer Spence Makes No Sense! (Apr-2009)
6 - Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy! (Aug-2009)
7 - Dr. Brad Has Gone Mad! (Oct-2009)
8 - Miss Laney Is Zany! (Feb-2010)
9 - Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy! (May-2010)
10 - Miss Mary Is Scary! (Aug-2010)
11 - Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney! (Nov-2010)
12 - Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! (Feb-2011)

My Weird School

1 - Miss Daisy Is Crazy! (Jul-2004)
2 - Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! (Jul-2004)
3 - Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! (Sep-2004)
4 - Ms. Hannah is Bananas! (Nov-2004)
5 - Miss Small Is Off The Wall! (Jan-2005)
6 - Mr. Hynde Is Out of His Mind! (Apr-2005)
7 - Mrs. Cooney Is Loony! (Jun-2005)
8 - Ms. Lagrange Is Strange! (Sep-2005)
9 - Miss Lazar Is Bizarre! (Oct-2005)
10 - Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker! (Jan-2006)
11 - Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal! (Mar-2006)
12 - Ms. Todd Is Odd! (Jun-2006)
13 - Mrs. Patty is Batty! (Jul-2006)
14 - Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! (Oct-2006)
15 - Mr. Macky Is Wacky! (Jan-2007)
16 - Ms. Coco Is Loco! (Mar-2007)
17 - Miss Suki Is Kooky! (Apr-2007)
18 - Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers! (Jul-2007)
19 - Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles! (Aug-2007)
20 - Mr. Louie Is Screwy! (Dec-2007)
21 - Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! (Jan-2008)

My Weird School Special

1 - It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green (Jul-2013)
2 - Deck the Halls, We're Off the Walls! (Sep-2013)
3 - Bunny Double, We're in Trouble! (Feb-2014)
4 - Back to School, Weird Kids Rule! (Jun-2014)
5 - Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! (Dec-2014)
6 - Bummer in the Summer! (Apr-2019)
7 - We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do? (Jan-2020)
8 - The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone! (Jan-2022)
9 - No More School, April Fools! (Feb-2024)
10 - There's a Skunk in My Bunk! (Jun-2024)
11 - Hip Hip Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday! (Nov-2024)
12 - I'm a Poet and I Know It! (Mar-2025)
13 - Fright Night! (Jul-2025)

My Weird School: Readers

1 - My Weird School Goes to the Museum (Sep-2016)
2 - Talent Show Mix-Up (Sep-2016)
3 - Class Pet Mess! (Jun-2017)
4 - Teamwork Trouble (Jan-2018)

My Weird School Fast Facts

1 - Geography (Jun-2016)
2 - Sports (Jun-2016)
3 - Explorers, Presidents, and Toilets (Jun-2017)
4 - Space, Humans, and Farts (Jun-2017)
5 - Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Woolly Mammoths (Jun-2018)
6 - Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries (Jun-2019)
7 - Pizza, Peanut Butter, and Pickles (Oct-2019)

My Weird School Graphic Novel

1 - Mr. Corbett Is in Orbit! (Jan-2021)
2 - Get a Grip! We're on a Trip! (Jan-2022)
3 - Dorks in New York! (Jul-2023)

My Weirder School

1 - Miss Child Has Gone Wild! (Jun-2011)
2 - Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'! (Jun-2011)
3 - Mrs. Lilly Is Silly! (Oct-2011)
4 - Mr. Burke Is Berserk! (Feb-2012)
5 - Ms. Beard Is Weird! (Jul-2012)
6 - Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble! (Aug-2012)
7 - Miss Kraft Is Daft! (Jan-2013)
8 - Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous! (Jun-2013)
9 - Ms. Sue Has No Clue! (Oct-2013)
10 - Mr. Jack Is a Maniac! (Feb-2014)
11 - Miss Klute Is a Hoot! (Jun-2014)
12 - Mrs. Lane Is a Pain! (Oct-2014)

My Weirder-est School

1 - Dr. Snow Has Got to Go! (Jan-2019)
2 - Miss Porter Is Out of Order! (Jun-2019)
3 - Dr. Floss Is the Boss! (Oct-2019)
4 - Miss Blake Is a Flake! (Feb-2020)
5 - Mr. Marty Loves a Party! (Jun-2020)
6 - Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin'! (Oct-2020)
7 - Ms. Jo-Jo Is a Yo-Yo! (Feb-2021)
8 - Miss Aker Is a Maker! (Jun-2021)
9 - Mrs. Barr Has Gone Too Far! (Oct-2021)
10 - Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot! (Feb-2022)
11 - Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker! (Jun-2022)
12 - Lil Mouse Is in the House! (Oct-2022)

My Weirdest School

1 - Mr. Cooper Is Super! (Feb-2015)
2 - Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty! (Jun-2015)
3 - Miss Brown Is Upside Down! (Oct-2015)
4 - Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire! (Feb-2016)
5 - Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy! (Jun-2016)
6 - Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic! (Oct-2016)
8 - Mrs. Master Is a Disaster! (Jun-2017)
9 - Miss Tracy Is Spacey! (Oct-2017)
10 - Miss Newman Isn't Human! (Feb-2018)
11 - Mr. Will Needs to Chill! (Jun-2018)
12 - Ms. Hall Is a Goofball! (Oct-2018)

My Weirdtastic School

1 - Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks! (Feb-2023)
2 - Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead! (Jun-2023)
3 - Professor Pitt Is a Nitwit! (Oct-2023)
4 - Miss Nichol Is in a Pickle! (Feb-2024)
5 - Mrs. Marge Is in Charge! (Jun-2024)
6 - Ms. Greene Is Mean! (Oct-2024)
7 - Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Need Some Help! (Feb-2025)
8 - Mr. Plummer is Dumber! (Jun-2025)

Qwerty Stevens

1 - Back in Time With Thomas Edison (Dec-2002)
2 - Back In Time With Benjamin Franklin (May-2005)

Rappy the Raptor

1 - Rappy the Raptor (May-2015)
2 - Rappy Goes to School (Jun-2016)
3 - Rappy Goes to the Supermarket (Jan-2017)
4 - Rappy Goes to the Library (Apr-2017)
5 - Rappy Goes to Mars (Dec-2017)
6 - Rappy and His Favorite Things (Apr-2019)

Tales from the Sandlot

1 - The Shortstop Who Know Too Much (May-1997)
2 - The Green Monster in Left Field (Jun-1997)
3 - The Catcher Who Shocked the World (Jul-1997)
4 - The Pitcher Who Went Out of His Mind (Aug-1997)

Multi-Author Series List

Childhood of Famous Americans / History's All-Stars

Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess (Feb-2004)

Book List in Order: 175 titles

  • They Came from Center Field

  • The Kid Who Ran for President

    Kid Who Ran for President - 1

    "Hi! My name is Judson Moon. I'm twelve years old and I'm running for President of the YOU-nited States." That's how I introduced myself to about a zillion people last year. I must have kissed a zillion babies, said a zillion hellos, shaken a zill...

  • Honus & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 1

    The Strike-Out King Strikes It Rich! Joe Stoshack lives for baseball. He knows everything there is to know about the game -- except how to play well. His specialty is striking out. Joe feels like a real loser, and when he takes a low-pay job clean...

  • The Shortstop Who Know Too Much

    Tales from the Sandlot - 1

  • The Green Monster in Left Field

    Tales from the Sandlot - 2

    The left fielder for the Medford Maulers, Lee Maigam begins to worry about his own safety when he discovers a monster hanging around his Oregon baseball field, until he realizes that Footsie, an eight-foot-tall Bigfoot, just wants to play baseball, t...

  • The Catcher Who Shocked the World

    Tales from the Sandlot - 3

  • The Pitcher Who Went Out of His Mind

    Tales from the Sandlot - 4

    In the town of Sedona, Arizona, where a strange energy vortex causes all sorts of weird events, Rob, the pitcher for the Sedona Red Rocks, uses the energy to leave his body and float above the pitcher's mound...

  • The Million Dollar Shot

    Million Dollar - 1

    When Eddie Ball finds out about the Finkles poetry contest -- a chance to a million dollars just sinking a foul ball at the NBA finals -- he realizes it could be the end of his and his mother's problems. But someone really wants Eddie to shoot an air...

  • Gymnastics

    How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You'll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find o...



  • Jackie & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 2

    Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoshack has to write a report on an African American who's made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can t...

  • Virtually Perfect

    Yip Turner spends more time playing computer games than with other kids. For him, virtual reality usually beats reality! So when his dad, a movie special-effects designer, brings home new software for creating virtual actors, Yip is psyched. He and h...

  • Funny Boy Meets the Airsick Alien from Andromeda

    L.A.F.

    Funny Boy is a different kind of hero who was sent to Earth for throwing spitballs at his brother, and during his stay on the planet, he realizes that he must save this world with his humor, but no one knows if his jokes will defeat the airsick alien...

  • The Kid Who Became President

    Kid Who Ran for President - 2

    Meet Judson Moon -- President of the United States of America On January 20, 2001, Judson Moon, age thirteen, was sworn in as President of the United States. The following are excerpts from his Inaugural Address. My fellow Americans, When I...

  • Funny Boy Versus the Bubble-Brained Barbers from the Big Bang

    L.A.F.

    Exiled on Earth, Funny Boy must save his new planet from an evil haircutNever spit spitballs at your brother. That’s the lesson Funny Boy learned on his last day on the planet Crouton, when his parents strapped him to a rocket and shot him to E...

  • Babe & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 3

    On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs-New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to straightaway centerfield. According to legend, just before he hit, Babe pointed to the bleachers and boldly predicted he woul...

  • Johnny Hangtime

    It's a bird, It's a plane--no, It's Johnny Hangtime!Jumping off the Empire State Building, fighting on the wing of a biplane, and parachuting onto the back of a horse are all in a day's work for 13-year-old Johnny Thyme, a stunt kid known in the movi...

  • Landslide!

    Is the President the boss of the country? What happens if there's a tie? How does a voting machine work? Who belongs to the electoral college?

    Election fever is never higher than when the country is electing a president, but how does it all w...

  • Funny Boy Takes on the Chit-Chatting Cheese from Chattanooga

    L.A.F.

  • Secret Life of Dr. Demented

    Every American Wrestling Federation fan knows that, the evil Dr. Demented is the nastiest and most violent pro wrestler around, the man everyone loves to hate. He's always insulting the audience, inflicting pain on the good guys, and yelling his noto...



  • The Million Dollar Kick

    Million Dollar - 2

    Goooooal! Whisper Nelson's mental videotape remembers everything -- including scoring a point for the opposing team in her last soccer match four years ago (yikes!). So when she wins a chance to kick a goal past a professional soccer player for a mil...

  • Shoeless Joe & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 4

    When Joe Stoshack hears about Shoeless Joe Jackson -- and the gambling scandal that destroyed the star player's career -- he knows what he has to do. If he travels back in time with a 1919 baseball card in his hand, he just might be able to prevent t...

  • Back in Time With Thomas Edison

    Qwerty Stevens - 1

    Robert Edwards Stevens, nicknamed "Qwerty," likes digging in his backyard when he's in a bad mood. He doesn't dig for anything special -- he just digs to get his mind off things. One day, when he's really angry and has a lot on his mind, he starts di...

  • Mickey & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 5

    When Joe Stoshack's dad ends up in the hospital after a car accident, he has two words to say to his son: Mickey Mantle. For Stosh has a special power -- with a baseball card in hand, he can travel back in time. And his dad has a rare card -- Mantle'...

  • Race for the Sky: The Kitty Hawk Diaries of Johnny Moore

    Johnny Moore lives in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina at the turn of the twentieth century. He is there to witness the Wright brothers make history by becoming the first people to fly. But Johnny's life changes years before the dramatic first flight...

  • Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess

    Childhood of Famous Americans / History's All-Stars

    Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous baseball player in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!CRASH! Young George (Babe) Ruth sends his friends' baseball right through a kitchen window. George runs in fear all the way to his father'...

  • Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

    My Weird School - 1

    Something weird is going on! Miss Daisy, who teaches second grade, doesn't know how to add or subtract. Not only that, she doesn’t know how to read or write either. She is the dumbest teacher in the history of the world! ...

  • Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!

    My Weird School - 2

    Something weird is going on! Principal Klutz was hanging upside down from the school flagpole! He kissed a pig on the lips! He painted his bald head orange! And now he wants to bungee jump off the roof of the school, dressed like Santa Claus! ...

  • The Get Rich Quick Club

    We, the members of the Get Rich Quick Club, in order to form a more perfect summer, vow that we will figure out a way to make a million dollars by September. We agree that neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night will prevent us from achieving our st...

  • Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!

    My Weird School - 3

    Something weird is going on! Mrs. Roopy, the new librarian, comes to school wearing a pot on her head! One day she thinks she's George Washington, and the next day she's Little Bo Peep! The worst part is, she doesn't even know how crazy she is! ...



  • The Million Dollar Strike

    Million Dollar - 4

    Ouchie and Squishy love bowling, even if it isn't the coolest sport. And their favorite place to bowl is Bowl-A-Rama. Squishy especially likes it because it's the perfect setting for a gory horror movie. Then again, he tends to imagine zombies and ki...

  • Ms. Hannah is Bananas!

    My Weird School - 4

    Something weird is going on! Ms. Hannah wears dresses made out of potholders and collects garbage instead of throwing it out. Plus she's making A.J. be partners with smelly Andrea. This is the worst art class ever! ...

  • Miss Small Is Off The Wall!

    My Weird School - 5

    Something weird is going on! Miss Small, the gym teacher, is teaching A.J., Andrea, and the gang to juggle scarves, balance feathers, and do the Chicken Dance! Is this any way to stay in shape? Whatever happened to good old dodgeball?...

  • Abner & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 6

    Cannons are blasting! Bullets are flying! Wounded soldiers are everywhere! Stosh has traveled back through time to 1863 -- smack into the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg. This may be his most dangerous trip yet! Stosh is determined to learn wheth...

  • Mr. Hynde Is Out of His Mind!

    My Weird School - 6

    Something weird is going on! Music class is awesome! The teacher, Mr. Hynde, raps, break-dances, and plays bongo drums on the principal's bald head. But he goes too far when he tries to make A.J. kiss Andrea in the school play. YUCK! Will A.J. survi...

  • Back In Time With Benjamin Franklin

    Qwerty Stevens - 2

    One minute Qwerty Stevens is researching a last-minute report on the Internet, and the next minute Benjamin Franklin is sitting on his bed! Thanks to the Anytime Anywhere Machine hooked up to his computer, Qwerty has snatched Franklin from July 4, 17...

  • Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!

    My Weird School - 7

    Something weird is going on! Mrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is a knockout -- and A.J. has a crush on her! But are her charms just a cover for her secret identity as an international spy? Will A.J.'s love for Mrs. Cooney win out over his love for the...

  • Ms. Lagrange Is Strange!

    My Weird School - 8

    Something weird is going on! Ms. LaGrange talks funny, and she's from some other country called France! She thinks the vomitorium is a fancy restaurant! Plus she's writing secret messages in the mashed potatoes. Ms. LaGrange is the weirdest lunch la...

  • Miss Lazar Is Bizarre!

    My Weird School - 9

    Something weird is going on! Miss Lazar, the janitor, likes to dance around the school with a mop! She has a secret room down in the basement where she keeps the bad kids! She says cleaning throw-up is fun! Miss Lazar is the weirdest custodian in th...

  • Mr. Docker Is Off His Rocker!

    My Weird School - 10

    Something weird is going on! Mr. Docker must be a mad scientist! He does nutty experiments and he has an evil, demented, cackling laugh. Plus he invented a car that runs onto potatoes. Mr. Docker is the weirdest science teacher ever! Is he trying to...



  • Jackie Robinson and the Big Game

    Ready-to-Read: Level 2

    Young Jackie Robinson looses to his older brother Mack in just about any game they play -- Chase the Fox, running and jumping contests -- you name it. One day Jackie gets so frustrated he runs home, stomps up to his room, and takes his anger out on M...

  • Satch & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 7

    "You wanna know who threw the fastest pitch ever?" Many baseball players claim that Satchel Paige was the fastest pitcher in the history of the game. Stosh and his coach, Flip Valentini, are on a mission to find out. With radar gun in tow, they trav...

  • Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!

    My Weird School - 11

    Something weird is going on! First the school bus gets a flat tire, and then Mrs. Kormel is totally lost in the middle of nowhere! Mrs. Kormel is the weirdest bus driver in the history of the world, and she's driving everyone crazy!...

  • The Homework Machine

    The Homework Machine - 1

    Doing homework becomes a thing of the past! Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework mac...

  • Million Dollar Goal

    Million Dollar - 3

    Twins Dawn and Dusk Rosenberg live for hockey and worship the Montreal Canadiens. But their dad hates the game, and their crotchety, foul-mouthed grandmother thinks the twins should be doing homework and chores instead of wasting their time shooting ...

  • The Million Dollar Putt

    Million Dollar - 5

    Edward Bogard -- Bogie for short -- may be blind, but he can learn just about anything he sets his mind to -- riding a bike, parasailing, or playing guitar. His dad encourages all of his interests, except one: golf. So when a few of Bogie's clas...

  • Ms. Todd Is Odd!

    My Weird School - 12

    Something weird is going on! Ms. Todd is subbing, and A.J. and his friends are sure she kidnapped Miss Daisy so she could take over her job. They're going to have to do the detective work to get the goods on her. But it won't be easy! Ms. Todd is th...

  • Mrs. Patty is Batty!

    My Weird School - 13

    Something spooky is going on! Mrs. Patty, the secretary, gives out the best Halloween candy in the history of the world! But her house is haunted! People say she's a witch and her husband is a ghost. Is it worth A.J. risking his life for the best ...

  • Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!

    My Weird School - 14

    Something Weird is Going On! Miss Holly, the Spanish teacher, is hanging mistletoe everywhere! That means boys will have to kiss girls. And girls will have to kiss boys. Ugh! Miss Holly is taking the holidays way too far! ...

  • Mr. Macky Is Wacky!

    My Weird School - 15

    Something weird is going on! It's Presidents' Day! And Mr. Macky, the reading specialist, actually expects A.J. and his friends to read stuff about the presidents! Not only that, but he lives in a log cabin and thinks he's Abraham Lincoln! Is he for...



  • The Baseball Card Adventures Treasury

    • / General Fiction
    • Buy Buy

  • Casey Back at Bat

    The mighty Casey is getting what any failed sports hero most desires: a second chance. He's got to prove himself after his last, disastrous game. All eyes are on Casey as he steps up to the plate. Will he finally bring joy to Mudville?

    It's...

  • Ms. Coco Is Loco!

    My Weird School - 16

    Something weird is going on! It's Poetry Month! And Ms. Coco, who runs the gifted and talented program, is poetry crazy! She cries when she sees a sunset! She thinks boys should have feelings! She talks in rhyme! All the time! Will A.J.'s life ever ...

  • Miss Suki Is Kooky!

    My Weird School - 17

    Something weird is going on! Miss Suki is a famous children's book author -- and she's coming to A.J.'s school! She lives in the rainforest and writes about endangered animals. But when her pet raptor gets loose in the classroom, it's the kids who a...

  • Getting Air

    They can rule the half-pipe, but can they survive this? Jimmy, David, and Henry are psyched. It's summer, school's out, and they are on their way to California, where they will be able to do some major skating. But on the plane, the unthinkable happ...

  • Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers!

    My Weird School - 18

    Something weird is going on! Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world. She can type with her feet! She buys foam cheeseheads off eBay! She even puts a Webcam on a turtle! Is she trying to take over the ...

  • Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!

    My Weird School - 19

    Something weird is going on! It's Thanksgiving, but the kids at Ella Mentry School aren't feeling very thankful. That's because Dr. Carbles is grumpier than ever, and he wants to fire Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their princi...

  • Mr. Louie Is Screwy!

    My Weird School - 20

    Something weird is going on! It's Valentine's Day! And Mr. Louie, the hippie crossing guard, put a love potion in the water fountain. Now teachers are flirting with each other! Girls are asking boys out on dates! Will A.J. have to kiss Andrea? Not i...

  • Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!

    My Weird School - 21

    Something weird is going on! A.J. thinks that nothing can possibly be as boring as a sleepover in the natural history museum. But anything can happen when Ms. Krup is in charge. The tour guide says that dinosaur skeletons come to life in the middle ...

  • Jim & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 8

    What would you do if your worst enemy asked you for a favor? Bobby Fuller, the meanest kid ever to play ball, wants Stosh to take him back in time to meet his great-grandfather, the Native American Jim Thorpe. Once known as the greatest athlete in t...

  • Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!

    My Weird School Daze - 1

    The weirdness never stops! A.J. and the gang are graduating! But the out-of-control PTA president is turning the whole thing into a huge ceremony complete with fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover by the Blue Angels! Is moving up to third grade s...

  • Mr. Sunny Is Funny!

    My Weird School Daze - 2

    A.J.'s family rented a beach house for the summer, and you'll never guess in a million hundred years who rented the house next door. Well, you have to read the book to find out. So nah-nah-nah boo-boo on you!* *Okay, okay, it's Andrea and her family...

  • Nightmare at the Book Fair

    HAVING TO READ? NO FAIR! Trip Dinkleman is no fan of reading. He would much rather play sports than look at words on a page. But on his way to lacrosse tryouts, the president of the PTA asks for his help in setting up for the upcoming book fair an...

  • Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!

    My Weird School Daze - 3

    It's the start of a new school year, and A.J.'s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is out of this world! He's a supergenius who talks weird, acts weird, and looks weird. He knows everything. Is he a computer posing as a person, or does he come from an...

  • Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!

    My Weird School Daze - 4

    The weirdness never stops! It's Pee Wee Football season, and A.J.'s new coach is crazy. She wants the boys to do push-ups in the mud. She wants them to pick up a car. And worst of all, she wants to put girls on the team! You'll never believe in a...

  • Ray & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 9

    The ball hit me. It sounded like a bomb going off in my head. Everything went dark. The last thing I remember was hearing somebody yell, "Call 911!" When Stosh gets hit in the head with a baseball, he's lucky to survive. Then he learns about anot...

  • Recycle This Book

    With essays from renowned children’s book authors such as Ann Brashares, Jeanne DuPrau, Caroline B. Cooney, Laurie Halse Anderson, Bruce Coville, Gennifer Choldenko, and over 100 others, each piece is an informative and inspiring call to kids of al...

  • Officer Spence Makes No Sense!

    My Weird School Daze - 5

    The weirdness never stops! The security guard at Ella Mentry School has gone off the deep end! Somebody is stealing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from the vomitorium, and Officer Spence is on the case. He's arresting everybody in sight! Some...

  • Return of the Homework Machine

    The Homework Machine - 2

    Snik, Brenton, Judy, and Kelsey haven’t stayed in the best touch since last year’s big homework-machine scandal. But they are all pulled back together again when Brenton realizes that the most powerful part of the machine that lets you cheat on h...

  • Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy!

    My Weird School Daze - 6

    The weirdness never stops! The new vice principal of Ella Mentry School has some crazy ideas on how to teach kids. A.J. and the gang have to stand on their heads while they do math! They have to take a spelling test underwater! Everybody has to do...

  • The Christmas Genie

    Do you have a Christmas wish? On the last day of school before Christmas vacation, the students in Mrs. Walters's fifth-grade class are in for a surprise. A mysterious meteorite crashes into their classroom and a GENIE comes out. When he offers to...

  • Dr. Brad Has Gone Mad!

    My Weird School Daze - 7

    The weirdness never stops! Ella Mentry School's counselor wants everybody to stop arguing and get along with one another. He wants everybody to be polite! He wants everybody to live in peace and harmony! What is his problem? Now the boys have to pla...

  • Miss Laney Is Zany!

    My Weird School Daze - 8

    The weirdness never stops A.J. has to go see Miss Laney, the speech teacher, which makes no sense at all because he already knows how to talk. Miss Laney has him say weird tongue twisters and forces him to star in the third-grade play, Romeo & Jul...

  • Roberto & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 10

    What would you do if you knew there was going to be a terrible accident? When Stosh travels into the past to meet Roberto Clemente, a legendary ballplayer and a beloved humanitarian, he’s got only one goal: warning Roberto not to get on the doo...

  • Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy!

    My Weird School Daze - 9

    The weirdness never stops Help With the Recess Enrichment Program, A.J. and the gang have to take classes even during recess The new teacher, Mrs. Lizzy, teaches how to make balloon animals, how to compost worms, and lots of other weird useless sk...

  • The Talent Show

    Tornado or no tornado, the talent show must go on! This is a funny, action-packed adventure from Dan Gutman. What’s your talent? The kids of Cape Bluff, Kansas, had no idea there were so many aspiring stars among them until a tornado ripped t...

  • Miss Mary Is Scary!

    My Weird School Daze - 10

    Something weird is going on! Mr. Granite has been assigned a student teacher, and A.J. and the gang think she might be a vampire. Miss Mary lives in a cave and sleeps hanging upside down from the ceiling. Her boyfriend, Zack, looks like a zombie and ...

  • Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney!

    My Weird School Daze - 11

    The weirdness never stops Oh no A.J.'s mom just got a job, so he has to go to After School Kids' Kare. And Mr. Tony, the guy who runs it, is crazy. He wants to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by making the world's largest pizza Will A....

  • Ms. Leakey Is Freaky!

    My Weird School Daze - 12

    The weirdness never stops Oh no Kids are getting too unhealthy, so Ella Mentry School has hired a health teacher to help the kids eat right and exercise. Ms. Leakey is a real health nut. She makes a punching bag filled with junk food She designs a r...

  • Mission Unstoppable

    The Genius Files - 1

    In eight days, Coke and Pepsi McDonald are going to turn thirteen. Before then, they'll jump off a cliff, get trapped in the locked basement of their burning school, chased cross-country by murderous lunatics, left for dead in the pit of a sand du...

  • Miss Child Has Gone Wild!

    My Weirder School - 1

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! The third grade has won a weird contest, so they get to go on a field trip to the zoo. That's how they meet Miss Child, the weirdest zookeeper in the history of the world. She thinks animals are smarter than pe...

  • Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!

    My Weirder School - 2

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! Mr. Harrison, the tech guy at Ella Mentry School, can fix anything: computers, phones, pencil sharpeners. He can also build anything, like a solar-powered umbrella. What a nerd! But when the power goes out in t...

  • The Day Roy Riegels Ran the Wrong Way

    At the 1929 Rose Bowl, talented center Roy Riegels picked up a fumble and made an incredible sixty-five-yard run. There was just one problem: Roy Riegels was running the wrong way! Renowned author Dan Gutman recreates this painful (but funny) mom...

  • Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!

    My Weirder School - 3

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! It's Career Day at Ella Mentry School! Mrs. Lilly is a reporter for the local paper. She's going to come help the kids make their own newspaper, all about the school. What will happen when A.J. and the gang bec...

  • Mr. Burke Is Berserk!

    My Weirder School - 4

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! Mr. Burke cuts the grass, trims the bushes, and does the landscaping around Ella Mentry School. He wants to have a corn maze on the baseball diamond and drag races with his riding mower. What's up with the crop...

  • Never Say Genius

    The Genius Files - 2

    Today is Coke and Pepsi McDonald's thirteenth birthday. Someone's out to make sure they never make it to thirteen and a half. Racing across America, the twins will nearly be boiled alive in a huge basket of french fries, frozen to death by soft-s...

  • Ted & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 11

    Stosh should have figured that the FBI would find him eventually. Now they've turned up on his doorstep -- and they know all about his ability to travel through time using baseball cards. In fact, they want to send him back in time on a mission: t...

  • Clovis the First Americans?

    Over 13,000 years ago ... those ancient people in North America at the end of the Ice Age were already using almost every source of good knapping stone which we know about today. How could the "Clovis" culture possibly be the first people on this con...

  • Ms. Beard Is Weird!

    My Weirder School - 5

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! A hot new reality show, The Real Teachers of Ella Mentry, is filming at school. Everybody wants to win the TV show's grand prize! The weird director, Ms. Beard, tells the teachers and students to act normal. Ye...

  • Guys Read: How I Won the World Series

    Children's author and lifelong baseball fan Dan Gutman recounts how he himself was actually the hero in the New York Mets' miraculous defeat of the Boston Red Sox in Game Six of the 1986 World Series--the infamous Bill Buckner game....

  • Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!

    My Weirder School - 6

    Mr. Hynde, the substitute music teacher, thinks he's a rock-and-roll star -- and he even shows up on TV! ...

  • Funny Boy Meets the Dumbbell Dentist from Deimos (with Dangerous Dental Decay)

    Funny Boy

    Funny Boy faces his biggest threat yet -- a plaque attack! Funny Boy’s super-powered sense of humor has saved the world from airsick aliens, bubble-brained barbers, and a chain of chitchatting cheeses. It’s even won him the love of his life: T...

  • Funny Boy Takes on the Chit-Chatting Cheeses from Chattanooga

    Funny Boy

    When America’s cows go on strike, a gang of interstellar cheeses land on Earth The nation’s cattle have gotten too smart for their own good. Tired of letting humans steal their milk, American cows have gone on strike. This is great news for ev...

  • Funny Boy Takes on the Chitchatting Cheeses from Chattanooga

    When America's cows go on strike, a gang of interstellar cheeses land on Earth The nation's cattle have gotten too smart for their own good. Tired of letting humans steal their milk, American cows have gone on strike. This is great news for every ...

  • Miss Kraft Is Daft!

    My Weirder School - 7

    My Weirder School weirder than ever! Oh no! Mr. Granite is sick. A.J. and the gang will have a substitute teacher all week. Yay! But Miss Kraft is weird. She wears a clown costume and uses hand puppets to talk. She likes to do magic tricks. And sh...

  • You Only Die Twice

    The Genius Files - 3

    The most dangerous road trip in history continues for thirteen-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald. Just when they thought they were safe, the twins will be chased by an evil Elvis impersonator, trapped in a pool of flesh-eating soda pop, nearl...

  • Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous!

    My Weirder School - 8

    A.J. and his friends are now third graders at Ella Mentry school in Dan Gutman’s outrageously funny chapter book series My Weirder School. In this eighth book, Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous!, college professor Dr. Nicholas visits A.J.’s class to...

  • It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green

    My Weird School Special - 1

    In this Weird School Special, It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green!, A.J. and the gang from the My Weird School series are ready for one of their favorite holidays! It’s Halloween, and you know what that means! Candy! Costumes! More candy! Wh...

  • Deck the Halls, We're Off the Walls!

    My Weird School Special - 2

    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring brand-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. It's Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Cl...

  • Ms. Sue Has No Clue!

    My Weirder School - 9

    It's time for the annual Ella Mentry School fund-raiser, and guess who's in charge? Alexia's mom, Ms. Sue! She has the teachers selling everything from summer sausages and cheesy popcorn to dead goldfish in plastic bags to raise money for new playgro...

  • The Funny Boy Meets the Airsick Alien from Andromeda,

    A special four-in-one edition of Dan Gutman's hilarious and delightful Funny Boy series In Funny Boy Meets the Airsick Alien from Andromeda ,Funny Boya smart-aleck from the planet Crouton with the galaxy's best sense of humorshoots his brother wit...

  • Kamron's Cauldron

    Delightful rhyming tale with engaging characters celebrating autumn and learning the true magical meaning of compassion and sharing. Suitable for all ages. Fun recipes as well as informative resources....

  • Bunny Double, We're in Trouble!

    My Weird School Special - 3

    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. Hip hop hooray! It's Easter! And this year, Mayor Hubble...

  • From Texas with Love

    The Genius Files - 4

    The wackiest road trip in history continues in book four of the New York Times bestselling Genius Files series, following twins Coke and Pepsi as they dodge villains and visit weird-but-true landmarks from Texas all the way to Roswell, New Mexico! Wi...

  • Mr. Jack Is a Maniac!

    My Weirder School - 10

    With more than 6.5 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! For A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine. In this tenth book in the outrageously funny My Weirder School ...

  • Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!

    My Weird School Special - 4

    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this special series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. Summer is almost over, and you know what that me...

  • Miss Klute Is a Hoot!

    My Weirder School - 11

    The reading scores at Ella Mentry School are way down, so Mr. Macky has decided to hire a special new helper to whip the kids into shape -- Miss Klute, a Labradoodle! A.J. and his friends don’t understand why they have to read to a therapy dog ever...

  • Mrs. Lane Is a Pain!

    My Weirder School - 12

    For A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine. In this twelfth book in the outrageously funny My Weirder School series, Principal Klutz hires a talent coach, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids prepare for the Ell...

  • Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds!

    My Weird School Special - 5

    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. It's the week of Valentine's Day, and A.J.'s class is ge...

  • License to Thrill

    The Genius Files - 5

    The wackiest road trip in history comes to an action-packed conclusion in book five of the New York Times bestselling Genius Files series. When we last left our heroes, twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald were in Roswell, New Mexico, and they had just s...

  • Mr. Cooper Is Super!

    My Weirdest School - 1

    In this first book in the hilarious new My Weirdest School series, part of the internationally bestselling My Weird School series, A.J.'s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is retiring after a million hundred years. It turns out the new teacher, Mr. C...

  • Willie & Me

    A Baseball Card Adventure - 12

    Featuring black-and-white photographs and stats throughout, plus back matter separating fact from fiction, Willie & Me is the perfect mix of history and action for every young baseball fan. Stosh thought he was finished traveling back in time. But...

  • Rappy the Raptor

    Rappy the Raptor - 1

    Meet Rappy the Raptor, a velociraptor who speaks in rhymes all of the time, whether it's morning or noon, October or June. Now, how did it happen that he started rappin'? Well, here's Rappy's story in all its glory! New York Times bestselling auth...

  • Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty!

    My Weirdest School - 2

    In this second book in the new My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are about to get a wonderful gift -- a million dollars! A.J. and the gang vote to create an in-school, state-of-the-art TV station so the morning announcemen...

  • Miss Brown Is Upside Down!

    My Weirdest School - 3

    In this third book in the new My Weirdest School series, the Brain Games are coming to Ella Mentry School! Miss Brown will help the kids do creative projects, like building a bridge out of toothpicks and designing a remote control car. But the kids a...

  • The Lincoln Project

    Flashback Four - 1

    CONGRATULATIONS! You are invited to participate in a very special once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please join me at 4:30 p.m. today. No RSVP necessary. We will hold your place for thirty minutes only. Address: John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon Street...

  • Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire!

    My Weirdest School - 4

    In this fourth book in the new My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are learning about fire safety. Mrs. Meyer of the local fire department has been brought in to teach the students, but she is the weirdest safety expert in t...

  • Geography

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 1

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that Antarctica’s largest land animal is an insect? Did you know that the smallest country in the world is only 0.2 square miles?! Learn more weird-but-true geography facts wi...

  • Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy!

    My Weirdest School - 5

    In this fifth book in the My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are in for a surprise. Mr. Cooper is sick, and that means A.J. and the gang are getting a substitute teacher -- crazy Miss Daisy! Now that she’s back, she’s w...

  • Rappy Goes to School

    Rappy the Raptor - 2

    It’s Rappy the Raptor’s first day of school, and he’s having a hard time keeping his cool! But when Rappy spots a classmate being bullied, he finds the nerve to speak up -- in rhyme, of course! Parents and kids will snap, tap, and dance firs...

  • Sports

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 2

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the only sport that’s been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?! Learn more weird-but-true sports fact...

  • My Weird School Goes to the Museum

    My Weird School: Readers - 1
    I Can Read: Level 2

    A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 10 million books! A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has been warned that one of them might...

  • Talent Show Mix-Up

    My Weird School: Readers - 2
    I Can Read: Level 2

    Mr. Cooper’s class is having a talent show. But A.J. has a problem -- he doesn’t have a talent! What will he do when the big day comes? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest -- and ...

  • Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic!

    My Weirdest School - 6

    The teachers of Ella Mentry School are on strike! A.J. and the gang are getting a new principal, Mr. Nick, and he doesn’t believe in rules. Mr. Nick says the students don’t even have to learn if they don’t want to! What could possibly go wrong?...

  • Rappy Goes to the Supermarket

    Rappy the Raptor - 3
    I Can Read: Level 2

    Rappy the Raptor is going to the grocery store. What a bore! But Rappy finds himself actually having fun…that is, until he tips over a HUGE display of toilet paper rolls. The manager is angry, but the quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming skills t...

  • Rappy Goes to the Library

    Rappy the Raptor - 4
    I Can Read: Level 2

    When Rappy the Raptor’s class goes to the library, it’s all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot? When students are finding the library a bore, quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming skills to s...

  • The Titanic Mission

    Flashback Four - 2

    In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of h...

  • Class Pet Mess!

    My Weird School: Readers - 3
    I Can Read: Level 2

    Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet! Alexia hopes it is something cool, like a snake. But is she ready to take care of the pet, or will it be one weird mess? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend th...

  • Explorers, Presidents, and Toilets

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 3

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the word “independence” never appears in the Declaration of Independence? Did you know that soldiers in World War I collected thousands of glowworms in jars to help them s...

  • Mrs. Master Is a Disaster!

    My Weirdest School - 8

    It’s Grandparents Day at Ella Mentry School! Alexia’s grandmother Mrs. Master makes weird inventions for a living, but A.J. and the gang come up with the weirdest invention of all. And they’re going to make a bazillion dollars from it! Will the...

  • Space, Humans, and Farts

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 4

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the planet Jupiter has at least fifty moons? Did you know that Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen after he died?! Learn more weird-but-true science facts with A.J. and An...

  • Miss Tracy Is Spacey!

    My Weirdest School - 9

    Miss Universe is coming to Ella Mentry School! Her real name is Miss Tracy, and she's a retired scientist who will teach the students about planets and the solar system. But what happens when A.J. is cast as the planet Uranus in the school play?...

  • Rappy Goes to Mars

    Rappy the Raptor - 5
    I Can Read: Level 2

    One day at recess, Rappy the dinosaur gets taken by aliens on a U.F.O. ride. The head alien, Janet, wants Rappy to live with her -- on Mars! Will Rappy stay in space to roam, or will he rap his way back home? Beginning readers will love rapping al...

  • Teamwork Trouble

    My Weird School: Readers - 4
    I Can Read: Level 2

    Join the gang from Ella Mentry School in this hilarious, hijinks-filled sports story as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest -- and most fun! -- school around. With help from Coach Deen, Ryan wants to form a sports team with A.J. a...

  • Miss Newman Isn't Human!

    My Weirdest School - 10

    In this tenth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Sprinkles Newman, the local TV meteorologist, is coming to Ella Mentry School! She’s going to teach A.J. and the gang all about the weather. But what happens when a real live (well, not live)...

  • The Pompeii Disaster

    Flashback Four - 3

    In this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen. Eccent...

  • Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Woolly Mammoths

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 5

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the biggest dinosaur was probably six stories high and half a football field long? Did you know that Utah is the only place in the world where it’s legal to hunt dinosaurs?!...

  • Mr. Will Needs to Chill!

    My Weirdest School - 11

    In this eleventh book in the My Weirdest School series, local ice-cream man Mr. Will is bringing delicious treats to Ella Mentry School! But Dr. Carbles has banned desserts forever and will stop at nothing to ensure that no one breaks the rules. W...

  • Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!

    My Weirdest School - 12

    In this twelfth book in the My Weirdest School series, there’s a new lunch lady at Ella Mentry! Ms. Hall is obsessed with healthy food, and she makes it her mission to get A.J. and the gang to eat more veggies. But they won’t take this sitting do...

  • Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!

    My Weirder-est School - 1

    In this first book in the My Weirder-est School series, Ella Mentry School is having a science fair! Guest scientist Dr. Snow has arrived to help A.J. and his friends conduct their own cool experiments. But what is “the Snowman” really plannin...

  • Bummer in the Summer!

    My Weird School Special - 6

    School’s almost out for the summer, and A.J. is dreaming about all the fun things he’s going to do on vacation. But A.J.’s dream quickly turns into a nightmare when three familiar spirits appear to show him summers past, present, and yet to ...

  • The Hamilton-Burr Duel

    Flashback Four - 4

    In this jaw-dropping final installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four risk-taking friends travel back in time to record the most infamous duel in American history. Billionaire Miss Z might be out of ...

  • Rappy and His Favorite Things

    Rappy the Raptor - 6
    I Can Read: Level 2

    Rappy the Raptor’s class has to write poems about their favorite things for Poetry Week, and the best poet will win a cupcake! Will Rappy discover he’s a poet and he didn’t even know it? Beginning readers will love rapping along to this Leve...

  • Tips, Tricks & Secrets from the Author of My Weird School

    The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to “read” a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether you’re a kid who's just starti...

  • Miss Porter Is Out of Order!

    My Weirder-est School - 2

    In this second book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends are getting a substitute. Miss Porter isn’t your average teacher, though. She’s a Personal Digital Assistant that literally knows everything. She can tell a million ...

  • Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 6

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that ancient Egyptians treated infections by putting moldy bread on them? Did you know that ancient Roman workers would stomp around barefoot in big tubs filled with urine to clean...

  • Dr. Floss Is the Boss!

    My Weirder-est School - 3

    In this third book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends learn about good oral hygiene. Grab your toothbrushes! It’s National Dessert Day, and Ella Mentry School has asked local dentist Dr. Floss to educate A.J. and his frien...

  • Pizza, Peanut Butter, and Pickles

    My Weird School Fast Facts - 7

    Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the biggest chocolate bar weighed over 12,000 pounds? Did you know that you can stop yourself from crying while chopping onions by holding a slice of bread in your mouth? L...

  • We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?

    My Weird School Special - 7

    In honor of Presidents’ Day, A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry will compete against their Dirk School rivals in the ultimate Presidents’ Day Challenge! The winning school will get bragging rights, a free trip to an amusement park, and a top-secret...

  • Miss Blake Is a Flake!

    My Weirder-est School - 4

    In this fourth book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends learn how to survive in the wilderness. At-ten-tion! The Beaver Scouts are looking for new recruits. And A.J. and his friends are the first to sign up. They can’t wait...

  • Mr. Marty Loves a Party!

    My Weirder-est School - 5

    Put on your party hats! It’s time for a birthday celebration you’ll never forget in this fifth book in the My Weirder-est School series. A.J. is turning nine! So he’s inviting all his family, friends, and favorite teachers over for a backyar...

  • Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin'!

    My Weirder-est School - 6

    Get ready for the performance of a lifetime in this sixth book in the My Weirder-est School series! A.J. and his friends are forming a band! At least, they are taking band classes. Their new teacher, Mrs. Bacon, can teach any instrument, from the ...

  • Mr. Corbett Is in Orbit!

    My Weird School Graphic Novel - 1

    Graphic novel fans, prepare for liftoff! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you an all-new series of My Weird School graphic novels! In this first book, A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School ...

  • Ms. Jo-Jo Is a Yo-Yo!

    My Weirder-est School - 7

    With more than 27 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this seventh book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends learn some very weird ways to prepare for a difficult test. Test scores are l...

  • Miss Aker Is a Maker!

    My Weirder-est School - 8

    With more than 29 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eighth book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends join the Maker movement! Who’s ready to tinker, collaborate, and be inspired? ...

  • Mrs. Barr Has Gone Too Far!

    My Weirder-est School - 9

    With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this ninth book in the My Weirder-est School arc, A.J. and his friends learn some new, exciting facts about geography from a world traveler. No need to pack...

  • Get a Grip! We're on a Trip!

    My Weird School Graphic Novel - 2

    Graphic novel fans, prepare yourselves for a trip you won’t soon forget! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a second zany My Weird School graphic novel! A.J. and his friends have the...

  • The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone!

    My Weird School Special - 8

    With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! It’s time to catch a leprechaun in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim ...

  • Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot!

    My Weirder-est School - 10

    With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! This tenth book in the My Weirder-est School arc knocks it out of the park as A.J. and his friends learn how to play softball. Batter up! A.J.’s class is ...

  • Mrs. Stoker Is a Joker!

    My Weirder-est School - 11

    With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this penultimate book of the My Weirder-est School arc, grab a chair with A.J. and his friends as Ella Mentry School welcomes a new principal to the stage -...

  • Lil Mouse Is in the House!

    My Weirder-est School - 12

    With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! For this final installment of the My Weirder-est School arc, it’s time to break out the caps and gowns!A.J. and his friends are graduating from third grade.&...

  • Miss Banks Pulls Lots of Pranks!

    My Weirdtastic School - 1

    With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this opening installment of the newest My Weird School arc, mischief, mayhem, and pranks galore await!A.J. and his friends are starting fourth grade. A new ...

  • Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!

    My Weirdtastic School - 2

    With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this second book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, join A.J. and friends as they become part of the studio audience for a TV show whose host can’t seem to...

  • Dorks in New York!

    My Weird School Graphic Novel - 3

    Graphic novel fans, it’s time to visit the Big Apple with A.J. and friends! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a third zany My Weird School graphic novel!A.J. and his friends are visiti...

  • Professor Pitt Is a Nitwit!

    My Weirdtastic School - 3

    With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this third book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and friends get a glimpse into the art world with expert Professor Pitt!A special guest has arrived a...

  • Miss Nichol Is in a Pickle!

    My Weirdtastic School - 4

    With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fourth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, Ella Mentry School starts a vegetable garden with one zany gardening instructor. Everyone likes veggies, ...

  • No More School, April Fools!

    My Weird School Special - 9

    With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Ella Mentry School has been taken over by a prank-palooza in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan G...

  • The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle

    From the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents.In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatra’s Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build...

  • Mrs. Marge Is in Charge!

    My Weirdtastic School - 5

    With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fifth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends finally get a chance to join after-school clubs -- but these are extra-weird extracur...

  • There's a Skunk in My Bunk!

    My Weird School Special - 10

    With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The Ella Mentry School students are in for a wacky summer camp experience in this exciting My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling au...

  • Ms. Greene Is Mean!

    My Weirdtastic School - 6

    With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this sixth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends meet a math teacher who’s trying to make arithmetic fun -- and extra-weird!Math sco...

  • Hip Hip Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday!

    My Weird School Special - 11

    With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The students of Ella Mentry School must figure out how to celebrate some weird-but-real holidays in this My Weird School Special from New York Times ...

  • Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Need Some Help!

    My Weirdtastic School - 7

    With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this seventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends start taking shop class and home economics with Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, married teache...

  • I'm a Poet and I Know It!

    My Weird School Special - 12

    With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! A.J. must figure out how to write the best poem to win a contest in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman an...

  • Mr. Plummer is Dumber!

    My Weirdtastic School - 8

    My Weirdtastic School #8: Mr. Plummer Is Dumber! has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher....

  • Fright Night!

    My Weird School Special - 13

    With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Gather around the campfire for some scary stories with A.J. and friends in this new My Weird School Special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more!...

Award-Winning Books by Dan Gutman

Babe & Me
2004 Nutmeg Book Award -- Grades 4-6
Back in Time With Thomas Edison
2004 Nevada Young Readers' Award -- Young Readers
The Homework Machine
2009 Sasquatch Award -- Children/Young Adult
Honus & Me
2001 California Young Reader Medal -- Intermediate
Jackie & Me
2000 Keystone to Reading Book Award -- Intermediate
2003 Massachusetts Children's Book Award -- Children's Book
The Million Dollar Shot
2000 Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award -- Children's
2000 Nutmeg Book Award -- Grades 4-6
Satch & Me
2009 Golden Sower Award -- Intermediate


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Dan Gutman has published 175 books.

The next book by Dan Gutman, Fright Night!, will be published in July 2025.

The first book by Dan Gutman, They Came from Center Field, was published in March 1995.

Yes. Dan Gutman has 21 series.
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