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.
Reading Order
11 series · 84 booksPets To The Rescue Series
Jake Drake Series
Reading Program Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen's Island | 1995 | Buy | |
| 2 | Three Wishes For Buster | 1995 | Buy | |
| 3 | Bill Pickett: An American Original Texas Style | 1996 | Buy | |
| 4 | Hurricane Andrew | 1998 | Buy | |
| 5 | Ham And Eggs For Jack | 1998 | Buy | |
| 6 | Life in the Desert | 1998 | Buy | |
| 7 | Desert Treasure | 1998 | Buy | |
| 8 | Inventors | 1998 | Buy | |
| 9 | Milo's Great Invention | 1998 | Buy |
Real Monsters Series
Slippers Series
Benjamin Pratt Series
Things Series
Andrew Clements Other Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird Adalbert | 1985 | Buy | |
| 2 | Noah and the Ark and the Animals | 1987 | Buy | |
| 3 | Big Al | 1988 | Buy | |
| 4 | Santa's Secret Helper | 1990 | Buy | |
| 5 | Temple Cat | 1991 | Buy | |
| 6 | Mother Earth's Counting Book | 1992 | Buy | |
| 7 | Billy and the Bad Teacher | 1992 | Buy | |
| 8 | Who Owns the Cow? | 1995 | Buy | |
| 9 | Bright Christmas | 1996 | Buy | |
| 10 | Phillip's Birthday Book | 1996 | Buy | |
| 11 | Music Time, Any Time | 1997 | Buy | |
| 12 | Double Trouble in Walla Walla | 1997 | Buy | |
| 13 | Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade | 1999 | Buy | |
| 14 | Workshop | 1999 | Buy | |
| 15 | Hey Dad, Could I Borrow Your Hammer | 1999 | Buy | |
| 16 | The Landry News | 1999 | Buy | |
| 17 | Look Who's In The Thanksgiving Play! | 1999 | Buy | |
| 18 | The Secret Father's Day Present | 2000 | Buy | |
| 19 | The Janitor's Boy | 2000 | Buy | |
| 20 | The Mouse Family (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy | |
| 21 | Circus Family Dog (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy | |
| 22 | The Christmas Kitten | 2000 | Buy | |
| 23 | The School Story | 2001 | Buy | |
| 24 | The Jacket | 2002 | Buy | |
| 25 | A Week in the Woods | 2002 | Buy | |
| 26 | Big Al and Shrimpy | 2002 | Buy | |
| 27 | The Report Card | 2004 | Buy | |
| 28 | The Last Holiday Concert | 2004 | Buy | |
| 29 | Robocat (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy | |
| 30 | A Million Dots | 2005 | Buy | |
| 31 | Lunch Money | 2005 | Buy | |
| 32 | Because Your Daddy Loves You | 2005 | Buy | |
| 33 | Room One: A Mystery or Two | 2006 | Buy | |
| 34 | A Strange Day in Mayville | 2006 | Buy | |
| 35 | The Big Gust | 2006 | Buy | |
| 36 | Dogku | 2007 | Buy | |
| 37 | No Talking | 2007 | Buy | |
| 38 | Lost and Found | 2008 | Buy | |
| 39 | Extra Credit | 2009 | Buy | |
| 40 | Troublemaker | 2011 | Buy | |
| 41 | Because Your Mommy Loves You | 2012 | Buy | |
| 42 | About Average | 2012 | Buy | |
| 43 | The Map Trap | 2014 | Buy | |
| 44 | Because Your Grandparents Love You | 2015 | Buy | |
| 45 | The Losers Club | 2017 | Buy | |
| 46 | The Friendship War | 2019 | Buy |
Andrew Clements Non-Fiction Books
Andrew Clements Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snowden and the Christmas Joy Parade | 1999 | Buy |