Julie Murphy

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  • Bibliography:
    23 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2003
  • Latest Book:
    March 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Faith Herbert Origin Story

1 - Faith: Taking Flight (Jul-2020)
2 - Faith: Greater Heights (Nov-2021)

Multi-Author Series List

Meant to Be

1 - If the Shoe Fits (Aug-2021)

Book List in Order: 23 titles

  • The Cat Who. . . Cookbook

    An updated edition of the one-of-the-kind cookbook presents more than two hundred delicious recipes and menus inspired by the best-selling mysteries of Lilian Jackson Braun, featuring such dishes as Boot Bean Soup, Chicken in a Dark and Mysterious Sa...

  • Barks and Bytes by Mulligan

    Meet Mulligan, a puppy who is adopted and moves to another state.Follow his adventures as he makes new friends,as he discovers the computer and begins emailing "cousins" and new friends, as he goes to work to make dog food moneyand goes on his first ...

  • Side Effects May Vary

    The Fault in Our Stars meets Sarah Dessen in this lyrical novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school -- only to discover she's gone into remission. When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagno...

  • Dumplin'

    For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel with the most fearless heroine -- self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson -- from Julie Murphy, the acclaimed author of Side Effects May Vary. With starry Texas nights, red candy...

  • Western Knight

    In 1875, in the woods bordering a horse farm in Kentucky, Magnolia "Maggie" Bathurst meets the knight her deceased father had promised her. Hell-bent and running from her stepfather, she trips over her cavalier's bullet-riddled body floating in a sha...

  • Shooting the Proverbial Bird

    Shooting the Proverbial Bird has all the qualities that a great mystery should have, bizarre characters, emotional richness, and an ending that will surprise the reader. The Baron of Tweedmouth is found in his nightclothes underneath his bedroom balc...

  • Gilly's Treasure

    Gilly the seagull loves finding treasures--especially bright, shiny seashells! But will this silly seagull miss the treasures already in his life? With beautiful illustrations and a story that's fun to read aloud, this delightful picture book is perf...

  • Ramona Blue

    A sharp and thought-provoking novel about modern love, family, and the labels that we just can’t seem to escape Ramona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. Since then, it’s been Ramona and her family against...

  • Puddin'

    The irresistible companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dumplin’. Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream of being a newscaster --...



  • Dear Sweet Pea

    The first middle grade novel from Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ (now a popular Netflix film), is a funny, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Benjamin, and Holly Goldberg Sloan. Patricia “...

  • Flipping Rich Bastards

    A book that the Dowager Countess of Grantham would love.Lady Eleanor Albright has left her, 'brothel-loving, girl-seducing, entitlement-inflated husband with whom she can't believe she ever had sex,' and is—again— living with her Irish ...

  • Faith: Taking Flight

    Faith Herbert Origin Story - 1

    From Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes the first in a two-book origin story of Faith, a groundbreaking, plus-sized superhero from the Valiant Entertainment comics. Faith Herbert is a pretty regular teen. When ...

  • Pumpkin

    Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’ -- now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston -- in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Qu...

  • If the Shoe Fits

    Meant to Be - 1

    After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to be the executive producer of America's favorite reality show, Before Midnight. When a spot on ...

  • Faith: Greater Heights

    Faith Herbert Origin Story - 2

    From Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes the exciting conclusion in the origin story of fan-favorite comic character Faith -- a fierce, plus-size superhero. Faith Herbert can finally admit that she’s not a reg...

  • Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths

    High in the Australian Alps, Possum needs to find enough food and shelter to survive the harsh alpine winter. She will spend months hibernating under a blanket of snow. Will she last through the year to successfully raise a new family?The mountain py...

  • Camp Sylvania

    From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.Magnolia “Mag...

  • Chubby Bunny

    The debut picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’. Told with Julie Murphy's trademark humor and heart, this is a clever, funny body-positive story about loving yourself.Barbara “Bunny” B...

  • Wild Hunt



  • Moon Madness

    From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story -- this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and N...

  • Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet

    Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, brings her signature warm positivity and message of empowerment to her chapter book debut: a series about a big-hearted girl who is half-human, half-cat.Introducing Catty! She’s a co...

  • Catty Corner Pounces into Action

    Holy macaroni! Someone is stealing tasty snacks and crafty food art at Friendswood elementary school. Luckily Catty Corner and her best friends, Jo and Bebe, are on the case. Soon they’re following clues and tracking down leads. But the three frien...

  • As If Something Happened

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    • Buy Buy

    A thrilling YA novel that proves some people are anaphylactic to each other. This is a humorously told and entertaining story that will appeal to YA fans and readers who enjoy young urban fantasy. The story is told in an absorbing first-person narrat...

Award-Winning Books by Julie Murphy

Dear Sweet Pea
2019 Amazon Editors' Picks -- Children's Books
Dumplin'
2015 RT Reviewers Choice Award -- Book of the Year
2015 RT Reviewers Choice Award -- Young Adult Contemporary Novel


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Julie Murphy has published 23 books.

The next book by Julie Murphy, Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet, will be published in March 2025.

The first book by Julie Murphy, The Cat Who. . . Cookbook, was published in October 2003.

Yes. Julie Murphy has 1 series.
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