Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements (born February 14, 1949) is an American children's book author. After graduating with a degree in English, Clements worked as a newspaper reporter, editor, and advertising copywriter before turning to writing children's books. Clements has published over 50 books, including the popular "Frindle" series, "Lunch Money", and "The Landry News". His books often explore themes of friendship, bullying, and the power of words. They have received critical acclaim for their humor, heart, and ability to connect with young readers. Clements has won numerous awards for his work, including the Newbery Honor Award (2000), the Mark Twain Award (2003), and the Iowa Children's Choice Award (multiple times). His books have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Clements continues to write and speak to young readers, inspiring them with his unforgettable characters and thought-provoking stories.
Book Series by Andrew Clements
Frindle Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Frindle | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Frindle Files | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Pets To The Rescue Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ringo Saves The Day! | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brave Norman (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dolores and the Big Fire | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Jake Drake Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Drake Know-It-All | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jake Drake, Bully Buster | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jake Drake, Class Clown | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Reading Program Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Karen's Island | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Three Wishes For Buster | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hurricane Andrew | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ham And Eggs For Jack | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Life in the Desert | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Desert Treasure | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Inventors | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Milo's Great Invention | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Real Monsters Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Real Monsters Go for the Mold | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Things That Go Eek on Halloween | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Real Monsters Stage Fright! | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gromble's Haunted Halloween | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
Slippers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Slippers At Home | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Naptime For Slippers | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Slippers at School (Short Story) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Slippers Loves to Run | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Benjamin Pratt Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| We the Children | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fear Itself | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Whites of Their Eyes | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| In Harm's Way | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| We Hold These Truths | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Things Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Things Not Seen | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Things Hoped For | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Things That Are | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Clements Other Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Adalbert | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Noah and the Ark and the Animals | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Big Al | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Santa's Secret Helper | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Temple Cat | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother Earth's Counting Book | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Billy and the Bad Teacher | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Who Owns the Cow? | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bright Christmas | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Phillip's Birthday Book | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Music Time, Any Time | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Double Trouble in Walla Walla | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Workshop | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Landry News | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play! | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Secret Father's Day Present | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Janitor's Boy | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mouse Family (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Circus Family Dog (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Kitten | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The School Story | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Jacket | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Week in the Woods | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Big Al and Shrimpy | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Report Card | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Holiday Concert | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Robocat (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Million Dots | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lunch Money | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Because Your Daddy Loves You | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Room One: A Mystery or Two | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Strange Day in Mayville | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Big Gust | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dogku | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| No Talking | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lost and Found | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Extra Credit | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Troublemaker | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Because Your Mommy Loves You | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| About Average | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Map Trap | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Because Your Grandparents Love You | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Losers Club | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Friendship War | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Clements Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Air from Other Planets | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Handiest Things in the World | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Andrew Clements Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
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