Author Profile
Dan Gutman
71 Books
Dan Gutman is a prolific American author widely recognized for his humorous and engaging children's books. He is the creator of the immensely popular "My Weird School" series, as evidenced by titles like "Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy!" and "Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!". Gutman also penned the "Baseball Card Adventure" series, which includes "Shoeless Joe & Me," blending history and sports for young readers. His works consistently entertain and delight elementary and middle school students.
Rappy the Raptor
Dan Gutman
Animals
Dinosaurs
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Baseball Card Adventures
Satch & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School Daze
Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weirder School
Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!
Dan Gutman
Environment
Humor
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My Weird School
Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weird School
Miss Kraft Is Daft!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weird School
Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weird School
Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weird School
Teamwork Trouble
Dan Gutman
Humor
Sports
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Baseball Card Adventures
Willie & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School Special
Fright Night!
Dan Gutman
Friendship
Humor
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Houdini and Me
Dan Gutman
Adventure
Ghosts
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My Weirder School
Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!
Dan Gutman
Computers
Humor
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My Weirder School
Miss Child Has Gone Wild!
Dan Gutman
Animals
Humor
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My Weirdest School
Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!
Dan Gutman
Food
Humor
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The Homework Machine
The Homework Machine
Dan Gutman
Computers
Fiction
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My Weird School
My Weird School Goes to the Museum
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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The Kid Who Ran for President
The Kid Who Became President
Dan Gutman
Action
Fiction
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My Weird School Daze
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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Baseball Card Adventures
Jackie & Me
Dan Gutman
Fiction
History
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My Weird School Daze
Miss Laney Is Zany!
Dan Gutman
Humor
Schools
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Baseball Card Adventures
Babe & Me
Dan Gutman
Adventure
Fantasy
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Flashback Four
The Lincoln Project
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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My Weird School
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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The Homework Machine
Return of the Homework Machine
Dan Gutman
Adventure
Computers
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The Get Rich Quick Club
Dan Gutman
Friendship
Humor
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My Weird School Daze
Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Holidays
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My Weirdest School
Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Health
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Baseball Card Adventures
Shoeless Joe & Me
Dan Gutman
Adventure
Mystery
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My Weird School Daze
Mr. Sunny Is Funny!
Dan Gutman
Family
Fiction
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Baseball Card Adventures
Mickey & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School
Ms. Beard Is Weird!
Dan Gutman
Fiction
Humor
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Baseball Card Adventures
Jim & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
History
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My Weird School
Ms. LaGrange Is Strange!
Dan Gutman
Food
Humor
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Baseball Card Adventures
Ray & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School Special
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
Holidays
Humor
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Nightmare at the Book Fair
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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My Weird School Daze
Miss Mary Is Scary!
Dan Gutman
Fantasy
Humor
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Baseball Card Adventures
Abner & Me
Dan Gutman
Action
Adventure
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Meet the coolest dinosaur in town, a velociraptor who simply cannot stop speaking in rhyme! After a surprising bump on the head, Rappy discovers that he suddenly has a catchy flow to his words. Whether it is morning or noon, he is always ready to drop a fantastic rap.
You will be tapping your toes as you follow Rappy on his hilarious journey to figure out his new musical talent. Along the way, he learns a wonderful lesson about embracing what makes him unique and discovering that being different is actually awesome. Dive into this upbeat, rhythmic story filled with funny rhymes, warm moments, and a positive message that will have you happily rapping right along with the world's most musical dinosaur.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
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Baseball Card Adventures
Satch & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Everyone wants to know who threw the absolute fastest pitch in the entire history of baseball. Countless players swear that Satchel Paige holds the record, but Joe Stoshack needs to see it with his own eyes. With his magical ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Stosh and his coach, Flip Valentini, are heading straight back to 1942.
You will grab a radar gun and step right up to the plate during the Negro League World Series to watch Satchel face off against the legendary power hitter Josh Gibson. You will quickly discover that everything about Satch is incredibly fast, from the way he drives his car to the way he talks. But is his fastball truly the greatest of all time? Dive into this whirlwind adventure filled with intense sports drama, real historical legends, and high-stakes curveballs that will keep you guessing.
9-12 Years
198 Pages
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My Weird School Daze
Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy!
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Dan Gutman
The new vice principal at Ella Mentry School is turning every single classroom upside down! Mrs. Jafee has some incredibly strange ideas about how students should learn, and she is making everyone follow her bizarre new rules. A.J. and his friends are absolutely confused when she forces them to stand perfectly on their heads just to practice their math equations!
Things get even more ridiculous when it is time for language arts. You will be laughing out loud as the class attempts to take their weekly spelling test completely underwater. And if that isn't enough, Mrs. Jafee demands that the entire school stop everything they are doing to practice extreme yoga poses.
Get ready for a school day that is stretching everyone to their absolute limits. You will love watching the gang try to survive these exhausting and utterly goofy new learning methods.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
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My Weirder School
Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!
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Dan Gutman
A brand new school year is starting at Ella Mentry School, and A.J. has a third-grade teacher who is completely out of this world. Mr. Granite talks weird, acts totally weird, and looks incredibly weird. He also seems to be a supergenius who knows absolutely everything about everything.
You will have a hilarious time trying to figure out his true identity alongside A.J. and the rest of the gang. Is Mr. Granite actually an advanced computer posing as a normal human being, or did he travel here from a distant alien planet? He has so many bizarre ideas about how to make the school environmentally friendly that the students are convinced he cannot be from Earth. Dive into this wildly funny chapter book to investigate the truth behind the strangest teacher ever. Get ready for a hilarious school year filled with wacky theories and nonstop laughs.
6-8 Years
103 Pages
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My Weird School
Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!
By:
Dan Gutman
Hey there, future voter! Get ready for some major laughs and a wild ride in "Mayor Hubble is in Trouble!" Your favorite characters, A.J. and Andrea, are facing off in the craziest class election ever. That's right, they both want to be class president, and things are about to get seriously silly.
Mayor Hubble himself is on hand to teach everyone all about how elections work, from campaigning to counting votes. But with A.J. and Andrea involved, you know it won't be a boring lesson! Expect hilarious speeches, unexpected challenges, and maybe even a few debates that will make you giggle.
Who will win? Who will lose? And will anyone actually have to kiss a baby? (Spoiler alert: A.J. thinks that's totally gross!) Join in on all the fun and find out what happens when school politics gets a dose of pure Dan Gutman humor. Every vote counts, and every page is packed with laughs!
6-8 Years
106 Pages
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My Weird School
Miss Kraft Is Daft!
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Dan Gutman
When Mr. Granite calls in sick, the students of Ella Mentry School think they are getting a week of total freedom. But their brand new substitute teacher, Miss Kraft, turns out to be entirely exhausting. Instead of wearing normal clothes, she shows up to class dressed in a full clown costume!
A.J. and his friends can hardly believe their eyes. Miss Kraft insists on teaching her lessons using silly hand puppets and performing random magic tricks right at her desk. You will be cracking up as the kids try to figure out why their substitute is smiling and cheerful every single second of the day.
Get ready for a week of pure classroom chaos with the wackiest teacher in town. You will love watching the gang attempt to survive a colorful, confusing, and incredibly weird substitute who refuses to ever stop being happy.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
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My Weird School
Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
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Dan Gutman
Second grade is turning out to be much weirder than anyone expected. A.J. hates school, but his new teacher, Miss Daisy, might just change his mind. It turns out Miss Daisy does not even know how to add or subtract, and she thinks learning is just as boring as A.J. does!
Things get even more unbelievable when Principal Klutz makes a massive promise. If the students can read one million pages, he will turn the entire school into a massive video game arcade for one whole night. You will love watching A.J. and his friends suddenly scramble to read every single book they can find to reach their huge goal.
Jump into the very first adventure at Ella Mentry School, where the teachers are completely confused and the students are in charge. You will laugh out loud as this crazy class tries to pull off the ultimate reading challenge.
6-8 Years
83 Pages
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My Weird School
Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy!
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Dan Gutman
Step right up to Ella Mentry School, where things are always getting a little bit weird. A.J. and his friends are ready for their absolute favorite part of the whole school day. Recess! But there is a brand new teacher in charge of the playground, and her name is Mrs. Lizzy.
Mrs. Lizzy has some highly unusual ideas about how you should spend your free time. Instead of letting everyone play kickball or tag, she wants the students to learn things during recess. That is just plain wrong! Who wants to do math or study history while they are supposed to be having fun on the monkey bars?
Join the gang as they try to figure out what is going on with the strangest new adult at their school. Get ready for plenty of laughs and silly situations in this hilarious chapter book that proves your recess will never be the same.
6-8 Years
92 Pages
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My Weird School
Teamwork Trouble
By:
Dan Gutman
A.J. and Andrea cannot agree on anything, but now they have to work together on the ice! Ryan has decided to start a sports team for curling, which involves sweeping the ice with brooms and sliding heavy stones. It is one of the weirdest sports ever, and they need to form a team with Coach Deen.
The problem is that A.J. and Andrea fight about absolutely everything. You will laugh out loud as these fierce rivals try to become teammates without turning the ice rink into a total disaster area. If they can figure out how to cooperate, they might just win a trip to an amazing sports mansion.
Get ready to hit the ice and see if the Ella Mentry School gang can sweep their way to victory. This funny adventure shows just how wild things get when kids try to play a strange new game.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
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Baseball Card Adventures
Willie & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Stosh thought his time-traveling days were completely behind him. But when legendary baseball player Ralph Branca appears in his bedroom in the middle of the night, Stosh is pulled into one final, high-stakes adventure. Branca needs help fixing a massive mistake from 1951. He threw the pitch that became the famous Shot Heard Round the World, a home run that won the pennant for the New York Giants. Now, Branca claims the Giants were cheating, and he wants Stosh to use his magical baseball cards to go back in time and change history. Stosh is eager to help, but he soon discovers a huge problem. Changing the past is incredibly dangerous. If he stops that famous home run, he might accidentally erase the career of a young rookie named Willie Mays! Stosh must make an impossible choice between correcting a past wrong and protecting the future of a baseball legend.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
288 Pages
N/A
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My Weird School Special
Fright Night!
By:
Dan Gutman
The playground at Ella Mentry School is usually just for recess, but tonight it is the site of a very weird sleepover. A.J. and his friends are gathered around a glowing campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing silly songs under the stars. It seems like the perfect evening until the scary stories begin.
Ryan, Alexia, Michael, Andrea, Neil, Emily, and A.J. take turns making up the creepiest tales they can think of. But as the stories get spookier, a strange noise echoes from the dark woods nearby. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat wondering if their terrifying stories have actually woken up a real monster.
Join the gang for a hilarious and spooky night filled with games, puzzles, and lots of laughs. You will love trying to solve the mystery of what is really hiding in the shadows right outside their school.
6-8 Years
144 Pages
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Do you love a great mystery packed with thrilling illusions? Meet Harry Mancini, an eleven-year-old who lives in the exact same house where the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini once lived. Harry knows everything about Houdini's daring escapes and amazing historical tricks. But things get incredibly weird when Harry starts receiving secret text messages on his phone.
The sender claims to be Houdini himself, communicating from beyond the grave! This mysterious texter is not just sending spooky notes; they are sharing the actual secrets behind Houdini's greatest tricks. Even more unbelievable, the ghost offers Harry a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel back in time. Imagine learning real magic from the master himself and stepping into the past.
But is it truly the famous escape artist reaching out, or is this just the most elaborate prank ever pulled? Join Harry as he tries to solve this mind-bending puzzle and decides whether to take a dangerous leap into the unknown. Get ready for a fast-paced adventure that blends history, magic, and spine-tingling suspense.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
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My Weirder School
Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!
By:
Dan Gutman
Everything at Ella Mentry School is suddenly breaking down, and even the teachers are completely losing their minds! Luckily, the school has a secret weapon. Mr. Harrison is the ultimate tech guy, and he can fix absolutely anything, from glitchy computers to broken phones and jammed pencil sharpeners.
You will be amazed as he builds wild new inventions, including an umbrella powered completely by the sun. But when a massive power outage plunges the entire school into total darkness, the halls instantly erupt into yelling, screaming, and hilarious chaos. You and A.J. will have to navigate the frantic madness in the dark while hoping the tech guy can work his magic. Will Mr. Harrison be able to fix the school before the students totally take over? Join the gang for a laugh-out-loud chapter book packed with wacky technology, silly freak-outs, and incredible fun.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
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My Weirder School
Miss Child Has Gone Wild!
By:
Dan Gutman
The third grade class just won an amazing contest, and their grand prize is a fantastic field trip to the zoo. But at Ella Mentry School, nothing ever goes exactly as planned. You will team up with A.J. and his friends as they meet Miss Child, the weirdest zookeeper to ever walk the earth.
She genuinely believes that animals are much smarter than people, and she is totally convinced that elephants can paint beautiful pictures. If that is not weird enough, she even keeps live snakes in her pockets just for fun! Get ready for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure where wild animals rule and one unlucky student might just accidentally end up locked inside a lion cage. This fast-paced story brings the animal kingdom to life with ridiculous jokes and wacky situations that make reading a wildly entertaining experience.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
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My Weirdest School
Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!
By:
Dan Gutman
Step right into the lunchroom at Ella Mentry School, where things are about to get a lot greener. A brand new lunch lady, Ms. Hall, has arrived, and she is completely obsessed with healthy eating. She has made it her ultimate mission to get A.J. and his friends to eat more vegetables instead of their usual snacks. But A.J. and the gang are not going down without a fight. They are determined to keep their favorite treats on the menu.
You are invited to join the hilarity as the students come up with wild plans to resist the vegetable invasion. Will Ms. Hall convince them that carrots and broccoli are actually delicious? Or will the kids find a sneaky way to keep their lunches exactly the way they like them?
This funny school story brings you right into the middle of a lunchroom showdown. It is packed with silly moments and relatable school day drama that will keep you laughing from the first bite to the last. Get ready to see what happens when healthy habits collide with very stubborn third graders.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
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The Homework Machine
The Homework Machine
By:
Dan Gutman
Imagine a world where doing your homework is a thing of the past. For four fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School, that dream has just become a reality. Meet the D Squad: a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. On paper, they have absolutely nothing in common. But they are bound together by one massive, top-secret invention—a computer programmed to do all their homework for them.
Code-named Belch, the machine works perfectly at first. The kids start spending all their free time together, enjoying their newfound freedom. However, their unusual friendship quickly attracts unwanted attention from their teacher and parents. And when you are hiding the greatest secret in school history, attention is the last thing you want.
Before long, the situation spirals completely out of control. Belch becomes much more powerful and unpredictable than they ever imagined. Now, the D Squad is in a desperate race against their own creation. Can they pull the plug on the homework machine before they end up in jail—or worse?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
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My Weird School
My Weird School Goes to the Museum
By:
Dan Gutman
A class trip to the museum should be quiet and educational, but not when the Ella Mentry School gang is involved! A.J., Andrea, and their classmates are super excited to explore the exhibits. However, their poor museum guide has received a serious warning that one of the students is definitely going to cause major trouble.
As they wander past the displays, you will be holding your breath wondering who is going to break the rules first. Will A.J. do something totally ridiculous, or will perfect Andrea finally make a mistake? The entire field trip quickly turns into a wildly funny guessing game.
Grab your permission slip and jump onto the bus for an unforgettable adventure. You will love trying to predict exactly how this crazy class manages to turn a boring museum into the wildest playground ever.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
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The Kid Who Ran for President
The Kid Who Became President
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Dan Gutman
Imagine waking up, getting ready for the day, and realizing you are the President of the United States. That is exactly what happens to thirteen-year-old Judson Moon. When he was running for office, he promised the American people that he would be a great leader precisely because he did not know anything about politics, raising taxes, or ruining the economy. He was just a regular kid making big promises.
Now that the election is over and he has officially been sworn in, Judson has to face the hilarious and overwhelming reality of his new job. He still does not know anything about running a country, but he is in charge of the entire nation. From dealing with massive national problems to figuring out how to handle his homework, Judson is going to need a massive amount of help to keep the country from falling apart.
If you love funny stories packed with wild situations, you will laugh out loud at this incredible political adventure. Step into the Oval Office and see what happens when a middle schooler makes the rules, negotiates with world leaders, and tries to survive his term.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
240 Pages
N/A
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My Weird School Daze
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
By:
Dan Gutman
The security at Ella Mentry School has gone totally overboard! Officer Spence is supposed to keep the students safe, but he has completely lost his mind. Somebody has been sneaking around the cafeteria and stealing all of the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the guard is determined to crack the case.
Instead of quietly looking for clues, Officer Spence is running down the halls and trying to arrest absolutely everybody in sight! You will be completely hooked as you try to figure out who the real sandwich thief actually is before innocent students end up behind imaginary bars. Even the teachers are not safe from his wild accusations.
Join A.J. and his friends as they navigate a school under total lockdown. You will find yourself laughing out loud at the ridiculous investigations and frantic chases in this hilarious and weirdly delicious schoolyard mystery.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
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Baseball Card Adventures
Jackie & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Grab your baseball glove and get ready for the ultimate trip through time. Joe Stoshack has an incredible, secret ability. Whenever he holds an old baseball card, he can travel back in time to meet the legendary players on the cards. This time, Joe is holding a card for one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, Jackie Robinson.
You will travel right alongside Joe as he goes back to the bustling stadiums of the past. He gets to see Jackie Robinson play in his prime, sliding into bases and hitting incredible home runs. Joe wants to learn everything he can from this amazing baseball hero. But traveling through time is never simple, and Joe quickly finds himself caught up in the excitement and energy of a historic baseball season.
This fast paced sports story puts you right on the field with a true legend. It is filled with thrilling game moments and the magic of stepping into a different era. Join Joe for an unforgettable adventure that shows exactly why baseball is America's favorite pastime.
6-8 Years
N/A
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My Weird School Daze
Miss Laney Is Zany!
By:
Dan Gutman
Step onto the stage for the most confusing and hilarious performance in Ella Mentry School history. A.J. has been forced to visit the new speech teacher, Miss Laney, which makes absolutely no sense to him because he already knows perfectly well how to talk. But things get even worse when Miss Laney makes him practice bizarre tongue twisters and then forces him into the spotlight.
You will join A.J. as he accidentally becomes the lead actor in the third grade production of Romeo and Juliet. To his absolute horror, he discovers exactly who will be playing Juliet opposite him, and it is his biggest rival. Now A.J. is terrified that there might be kissing involved, which is the most disgusting thing he can possibly imagine.
This entertaining story throws you right into the drama of a school play gone wrong. It is filled with funny stage fright moments and the classic rivalry that makes these school days so much fun. Get ready to see if A.J. can survive the curtain call without losing his mind.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
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Baseball Card Adventures
Babe & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Hey baseball fans! Have you ever wondered if Babe Ruth really pointed to the bleachers before hitting that famous home run in 1932? It’s one of baseball’s biggest mysteries!
Meet Joe Stoshack, a kid just like you who loves baseball. But Joe has a secret power: he can travel through time using old baseball cards! When he holds a special card, he's whisked away to the past, right into the middle of famous games and incredible moments.
This time, Joe and his dad are going back to 1932. Their mission? To find out the truth about Babe Ruth’s legendary "called shot." Did the Sultan of Swat really predict his amazing homer, or is it just a tall tale? Get ready for a thrilling adventure that combines the excitement of history, the magic of time travel, and the thrill of America's favorite pastime. Join Joe as he dives into the past to solve a mystery and witness baseball history firsthand!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
161 Pages
N/A
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Flashback Four
The Lincoln Project
By:
Dan Gutman
A massive secret mission is about to begin! Four very different kids have been specially chosen by Miss Z, a mysterious and incredibly wealthy billionaire. Her goal is to send them hurtling back through time to capture photographs of the most important moments in human history.
Their very first assignment takes them all the way back to 1863. Their mission is to find President Abraham Lincoln and snap a picture of him delivering the famous Gettysburg Address. You will feel the suspense as the kids quickly realize that traveling through time is incredibly dangerous. They must learn to work together, ask the right questions, and avoid getting caught by suspicious people from the past.
Join this brave team of young time travelers on a thrilling and high-stakes adventure. You will be holding your breath as they race against the clock to capture the perfect photograph without permanently changing history.
9-12 Years
256 Pages
N/A
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My Weird School
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!
By:
Dan Gutman
The ride to Ella Mentry School is about to become the wildest journey of your life. Something incredibly weird is going on with the school bus, and it all starts with a massive flat tire. Before anyone knows what is happening, the bus driver, Mrs. Kormel, gets the whole bus totally lost in the absolute middle of nowhere!
You will be laughing out loud as Mrs. Kormel proves she is the weirdest driver in the entire history of the world. Instead of getting the kids safely to class, she is driving everyone completely crazy with her ridiculous rules and strange directions. Join A.J. and his friends as they try to survive a morning commute that has gone completely off the rails. This hilarious chapter book is packed with wacky twists and silly jokes that will make you look at your own school bus in a whole new way.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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My Weird School
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!
By:
Dan Gutman
A.J. has a giant problem, and her name is Mrs. Cooney. She is the school nurse at Ella Mentry School, and A.J. is absolutely convinced she is the most beautiful and wonderful lady in the entire history of the world. He even has his very first crush! But things start getting incredibly strange when Mrs. Cooney acts like she might have a secret identity.
A.J. and his friends begin to suspect that her sweet charm is just a brilliant disguise for an international spy. You will have to help the gang launch a top-secret investigation to uncover the truth. Will A.J. choose his love for the beautiful school nurse, or will he save his country from a potential super spy? Dive into this hilarious chapter book packed with laugh-out-loud jokes, ridiculous misunderstandings, and a wild mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
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The Homework Machine
Return of the Homework Machine
By:
Dan Gutman
Snik, Brenton, Judy, and Kelsey thought they left their biggest secret behind them, but the past has a funny way of catching up. The four friends have not stayed in close touch since the crazy events of last year, until Brenton makes a startling discovery. The most powerful computer chip from their infamous cheating device was never actually destroyed. Now, the group must band together once more, and they quickly realize they are not the only ones looking for it.
You will follow along as the friends head straight into a high stakes adventure that lands them right back in the police station. Someone out there wants to use the chip for far more dangerous things than just skipping assignments. To make matters even more complicated, they are suddenly caught up in a race to find a hidden treasure in the Grand Canyon.
This mystery keeps you guessing as the kids try to outsmart a culprit and find the treasure first. Grab your gear and get ready for a fast paced journey full of twists, turns, and a powerful chip that could change everything.
9-12 Years
179 Pages
N/A
/5
Summer vacation in a quiet Maine town seems incredibly boring until one strange night changes everything. Twelve year old Gina Tumolo is lying in her backyard when a real dollar bill suddenly floats down from the sky, landing right on her face. Soon, it turns into a complete snowstorm of money raining down from the clouds. This bizarre event sparks an idea that will turn Gina's quiet summer upside down.
You are invited to join Gina and her four best friends as they make a serious pact to become millionaires before school starts in September. They officially form a secret club dedicated to achieving this massive goal, and they are willing to try almost anything. Their wildest scheme involves a fake photograph of a flying saucer and a plan to get their faces in newspapers across the entire country.
This clever adventure takes you on a hilarious journey of big dreams and even bigger mistakes. You will see exactly how far a group of determined kids will go to strike it rich. See if their wild plans actually work or if they just end up in a mountain of trouble.
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
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My Weird School Daze
Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!
By:
Dan Gutman
A.J. and his friends are finally graduating and moving up to the third grade, but the celebration is turning into a total disaster! The president of the PTA, Mrs. Dole, has gone completely out of control. Instead of a normal, quiet ceremony, she is planning a massive, ridiculous event that is driving everyone crazy.
You will not believe your eyes as she tries to bring in a live petting zoo, explosive fireworks, and even a roaring flyover by a team of jet planes. Moving up a grade is definitely a big deal, but this is getting totally out of hand! You will team up with A.J. to figure out how to survive the wildest graduation party in history without everything falling apart. Dive into this fast-paced chapter book full of explosive laughs, crazy school moments, and an ending you will never forget.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
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My Weirdest School
Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy!
By:
Dan Gutman
Third grade is getting flipped completely upside down! When Mr. Cooper stays home sick, A.J. and his classmates are shocked to discover that their substitute teacher is Miss Daisy. She is back and she is weirder than ever before.
Instead of giving the class normal math or history lessons, Miss Daisy just wants everyone to sit around and eat sweet bonbons all day. The only problem is that she is absolutely terrified of catching a cold! You will be laughing so hard when the teachers actually show up to the classroom wearing giant hazmat suits just to avoid a few sneezes.
Step into the cleanest, craziest classroom at Ella Mentry School. You will love reading about A.J.'s wild attempts to survive a day filled with terrified teachers, dodging imaginary germs, and navigating the weirdest lesson plans imaginable.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
/5
Baseball Card Adventures
Shoeless Joe & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Joe Stoshack has a secret talent that most kids only dream of: he can travel through time using vintage baseball cards. When he gets his hands on a rare card from 1919, Joe knows exactly what he has to do. He is going to travel back to the era of the infamous Black Sox scandal and stop baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson from ruining his career.
But stepping into the gritty, bustling world of early twentieth-century baseball is a lot harder than reading about it in a history book. As Joe navigates the sights and sounds of 1919, he quickly discovers that the truth behind the fixed World Series is far more complicated than anyone ever knew.
Can a kid from the future step up to the plate and change the course of sports history? Packed with thrilling action, real historical facts, and heart-pounding suspense, this fast-paced adventure is perfect for anyone who loves a great mystery. Grab your glove and get ready for a time-traveling journey into the heart of America's favorite pastime!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
163 Pages
N/A
/5
My Weird School Daze
Mr. Sunny Is Funny!
By:
Dan Gutman
Summer vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but A.J. is in for a massive shock. His family has rented a beautiful beach house for the summer, but the house right next door was rented by his absolute worst enemy. Andrea and her family are going to be there all summer long!
Things get even more ridiculous when they head down to the sand. Andrea develops a massive crush on the local lifeguard, Mr. Sunny, who has some very weird habits. You will find yourself laughing out loud as A.J. tries to survive a sunny vacation filled with annoying neighbors and bizarre beach rescue drills.
Get ready to hit the waves with the Ella Mentry gang on their craziest summer trip yet. You will love watching A.J. try to ruin Andrea's romantic daydreams while dealing with the strangest lifeguard to ever blow a whistle.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
/5
Baseball Card Adventures
Mickey & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Joe Stoshack has a secret power that defies belief. Whenever Stosh holds a vintage baseball card in his hand, he can actually travel back in time. When his dad is injured in a terrible car accident, he gives Stosh an incredibly important mission involving a rare 1951 Mickey Mantle rookie card.
You will grip the card right alongside Stosh as he prepares to journey to Yankee Stadium in 1951 to meet the legendary slugger. But time travel is never simple, and Stosh opens his eyes to find himself completely lost in Milwaukee in the summer of 1944. How he ended up there is a massive puzzle, and the historical secrets he uncovers are even more shocking. Step up to the plate for a magical adventure filled with real baseball history, high-stakes action, and thrilling surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
9-12 Years
164 Pages
N/A
/5
My Weird School
Ms. Beard Is Weird!
By:
Dan Gutman
The cameras are rolling and Ella Mentry School is about to become famous! A hot new reality television show has decided to film their next big episode right inside the school's hallways. A.J. and his classmates are super excited to be on camera, but the show's producer, Ms. Beard, is incredibly strange.
She wants the students and teachers to act out ridiculous scenes and create fake drama just to get better ratings. You will be laughing constantly as the teachers start acting completely out of character, trying to become massive television stars overnight. A.J. just wants a normal school day, but Ms. Beard keeps shouting for more action!
Grab some popcorn and tune in for the funniest broadcast of the year. You will love watching the kids try to survive the bright lights, the bizarre instructions, and the totally fake reality of Hollywood.
6-8 Years
106 Pages
N/A
/5
Baseball Card Adventures
Jim & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Jim Thorpe was celebrated as the greatest athlete in the entire world, an Olympic champion whose incredible achievements inspired millions. Stosh is completely shocked when his biggest rival, Bobby Fuller, suddenly begs him for a massive favor. Bobby wants to use Stosh's magical time-traveling ability to go back in time and meet the legendary Native American athlete before his Olympic medals were unfairly taken away.
You will grip a vintage baseball card and leap into the past on a thrilling quest to save a sports hero's reputation. Along the way, you will cross paths with famous legends like Christy Mathewson and John McGraw of the New York Giants. Step onto the field for an action-packed adventure that mixes real sports history with powerful lessons about fairness, teamwork, and doing the right thing. It is a breathtaking journey that proves true champions never give up.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
N/A
/5
My Weird School
Ms. LaGrange Is Strange!
By:
Dan Gutman
Grab your cafeteria tray and prepare for a very confusing lunch break. A brand new lunch lady has arrived at Ella Mentry School, and she is definitely not serving up the usual meals. Ms. LaGrange speaks with a funny accent because she is from a faraway country called France. She uses strange words and even thinks the word vomitorium sounds like the name of a very fancy restaurant.
You will join A.J. and his classmates as they try to figure out what their weird new lunch lady is up to. The strangest thing of all is that Ms. LaGrange keeps writing secret, hidden messages in the mashed potatoes before serving them to the kids. A.J. is convinced that there is a giant mystery waiting to be solved right there on their lunch trays.
This hilarious story takes you straight into the wildest cafeteria you have ever seen. It is full of silly wordplay and the kind of goofy mysteries that make reading completely entertaining. Get ready to decode the potato messages and survive the strangest lunchtime in history.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
/5
Baseball Card Adventures
Ray & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
The crack of the baseball bat is the last thing Stosh remembers before everything goes black. After surviving a terrifying hit to the head from a wild pitch, Stosh discovers the tragic story of Ray Chapman. Ray was a major league player from the past who was struck by a ball and did not survive.
Determined to change history, Stosh uses his special abilities to travel all the way back to the year 1920. You will be captivated as he desperately tries to warn Ray and prevent the terrible accident from ever happening. Along the way, Stosh crosses paths with legendary figures like Babe Ruth and the amazing escape artist Harry Houdini.
Step up to the plate for a high-stakes adventure that mixes real sports history with pulse-pounding time travel. You will be rooting for Stosh as he races against time to save a life and change baseball forever.
9-12 Years
187 Pages
N/A
/5
My Weird School Special
Bummer in the Summer!
By:
Dan Gutman
School is finally letting out, and A.J. is dreaming about all the amazing, completely relaxing things he is going to do on his epic summer vacation. But his perfect sunny plans quickly turn into a total nightmare when three incredibly familiar spirits suddenly appear right in front of him.
You will go on a wacky, magical journey as these strange ghosts show A.J. visions of his summers from the past, the present, and the future! They are on a desperate mission to convince him to change his bad habits before it is too late. Will A.J. actually learn his lesson and leave his mischievous ways behind, or will this highly anticipated vacation turn into a massive, unforgettable bummer? Dive into this wildly funny chapter book that puts a hilarious twist on a classic ghost story, packed with silly surprises that will keep you laughing all summer long.
6-8 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Trip Dinkleman absolutely despises reading. If it were up to him, he would spend every waking moment out on the lacrosse field instead of looking at a page. So when the president of the PTA asks him to help set up the school book fair right before his big tryouts, Trip is beyond frustrated. His day goes from bad to worse when a massive stack of heavy books tumbles down, hitting him squarely on the head and knocking him out cold. When Trip finally opens his eyes, he has absolutely no idea where he is. He just wants to get back to his normal life and make it to lacrosse practice. However, finding his way home turns out to be an epic and bizarre challenge. Suddenly, Trip finds himself navigating through a terrifying haunted house, dodging strange aliens, and conversing with talking animals. Trapped in a wild journey that feels like it was ripped straight from the pages of the books he hates, Trip must use his wits to survive this hilarious and unpredictable adventure.
9-12 Years
240 Pages
N/A
/5
My Weird School Daze
Miss Mary Is Scary!
By:
Dan Gutman
Keep a close eye on the shadows, because the new student teacher at Ella Mentry School is bringing a lot of spooky energy to the classroom. Mr. Granite has been assigned an assistant named Miss Mary, and A.J. and his friends are entirely convinced that she might actually be a vampire. She wears strange dark clothes, and the kids hear rumors that she lives in a cave and sleeps hanging completely upside down.
You will join the class as they go on high alert to protect themselves from their scary new teacher. Things get even weirder when they find out her boyfriend looks exactly like a zombie and plays loud music in a heavy metal band. To top it all off, they are both British, which only makes the kids more suspicious. A.J. decides it is time to stock up on garlic just in case.
This funny adventure throws you into a wild school day filled with hilarious misunderstandings and active imaginations. It is packed with silly, spooky fun that will keep you guessing. See if the class can survive their creepy new teacher.
6-8 Years
112 Pages
N/A
/5
Baseball Card Adventures
Abner & Me
By:
Dan Gutman
Cannons are roaring, and the battlefield is chaotic! Stosh has just traveled back in time to the year 1863, landing right in the middle of the Civil War. He went back to solve a massive sports mystery: did a general named Abner Doubleday actually invent the game of baseball?
Instead of a peaceful conversation about sports, Stosh and his mother find themselves caught up in the intense Battle of Gettysburg. You will be on the edge of your seat as Stosh tries to dodge danger, survive history, and uncover the truth about his favorite game. Playing baseball near a battlefield turns out to be the most dangerous match he has ever faced.
This action-packed journey perfectly blends real history with a thrilling sports adventure. You will love traveling back in time to discover the secrets of the past while trying to make it back to the present in one piece.
9-12 Years
180 Pages
N/A
/5
