Books by Dan Gutman

Portrait of Dan Gutman

Dan Gutman is a bestselling American author celebrated for his witty, fast-paced stories that spark a love of reading in children. Best known for the long-running My Weird School series, he blends humour, mischief, and everyday school adventures into tales that captivate even the most reluctant readers. His approachable style and knack for seeing the world through a child's eyes have made his books firm favourites in classrooms and libraries alike.

Beyond schoolyard escapades, Gutman has written imaginative sports fiction, time-travel adventures, and historical mysteries, each infused with his trademark energy and heart. His work consistently champions curiosity, teamwork, and the joy of learning, ensuring a wide appeal to young readers and parents seeking stories that entertain as they inspire.

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  • My Weird School Daze 1 Mrs. Dole Is Out of

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 1 Mrs. Dole Is Out of

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! And what could possibly go wrong?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 2 Mr. Sunny Is Funny

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 2 Mr. Sunny Is Funny

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the second book in My Weird School Daze—the hilarious second arc of the My Weird School series—A.J.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 3 Mr. Granite Is from

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 3 Mr. Granite Is from

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

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    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 4 Coach Hyatt Is a Riot

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 4 Coach Hyatt Is a Riot

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 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 million hundred years what happens in the big game.Trade Review"Even the most reluctant reader will be drawn in." -- School Library Journal "Even the most reluctant reader will be drawn in by the humor and repetitive silliness. Add where beginning chapter books are needed." -- School Library Journal

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    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 5 Officer Spence Makes No

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 5 Officer Spence Makes No

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! You'll have to read the book to find out.Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 6 Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 6 Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 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 yoga! Could it possibly get any weirder?

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    £7.49

  • Dr. Brad has Gone Mad

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dr. Brad has Gone Mad

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  • My Weird School Daze 8 Miss Laney Is Zany

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 8 Miss Laney Is Zany

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsishas 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 be the lead in the third-grade play, Romeo & Juliet. And you'll never guess in a million hundred years who's going to play Juliet.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 9 Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 9 Mrs. Lizzy Is Dizzy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 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 skills that nobody would ever want to know in a million hundred years!

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 10 Miss Mary Is Scary

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 10 Miss Mary Is Scary

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Something weird is going on! Quick, get the garlic!Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, bestselling author Dan Gutman’s insanely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weird School Daze 11 Mr. Tony Is Full of

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 11 Mr. Tony Is Full of

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe weirdness never stops!Oh no! 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! and the gang beable to tunnel out of the child-care room and escape to freedom? Run for your lives!

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    £7.47

  • Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney

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    £14.30

  • My Weird School Daze 12 Ms. Leakey Is Freaky

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Daze 12 Ms. Leakey Is Freaky

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Oh no! In this twelfth book in the My Weird School Daze series, kids are getting too unhealthy, so Ella Mentry School has hired a health teacher to help the kids eat right and exercise.Ms.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • Willie  Me

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Willie Me

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 1.5 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures series brings the greatest players in history to life. 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 then Ralph Branca shows up in his room one night, begging for Stosh''s help. In 1951, Branca pitched a ball to Bobby Thomson that would become the Shot Heard Round the World, a home run that won the National League pennant for the New York Giants and changed the lives of Branca and Thomson forever. Branca says the Giants were cheating, and he needs Stosh to use his power with baseball cards to go back in time and set things right.Stosh is determined to help, but he quickly learns that you can''t change just one little thing in history. If he erases the Shot Heard Round the World, he may for

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    £14.44

  • The Genius Files Mission Unstoppable

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Genius Files Mission Unstoppable

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    £13.45

  • You Only Die Twice

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Only Die Twice

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    Book SynopsisThe most exciting road trip in history continues! In this third book in the thrilling, New York Times bestselling adventure series, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald dodge nefarious villains all the way to Graceland.The genius twins Coke and Pepsi have narrowly escaped a vat of a Spam, a pit of boiling fry oil, and a score of crazed adults all bent on killing them. But just when they thought they were safe, their arch nemesis Dr. Herman Warsaw reappeared, engaged to their Aunt Judy! Whoa—didn''t he die already?! Now, as the twins continue their family road trip from Washington D.C. through the South, it will take every bit of their genius abilities to outwit their wacky enemies. It doesn''t help that their parents remain totally oblivious! When they finally get to Graceland, Elvis''s home in Memphis, Tennessee, Coke and Pepsi come to an explosive conclusion you''ll have to read to believe!With Dan Gutman’s laugh-out-lou

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    £15.29

  • The Genius Files 4 From Texas with Love

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Genius Files 4 From Texas with Love

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    Book SynopsisTrade Review"A quirky look at Americana that will engage curious minds. Those looking for a fun and suspenseful read similar to those from Pseudonymous Bosch will not be disappointed." -- ALA Booklist "There is no shortage of humor or action. Gutman continues to do what he does best: entertain readers." -- Publishers Weekly

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    £9.35

  • The My Weird School Collection Books 1 to 4

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The My Weird School Collection Books 1 to 4

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    £22.37

  • My Weirder School 1 Miss Child Has Gone Wild

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 1 Miss Child Has Gone Wild

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the first book in My Weirder School—the laugh-out-loud third arc of the My Weird School series—A.J.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 3 Mrs. Lilly Is Silly

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 3 Mrs. Lilly Is Silly

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!It’s Career Day at Ella Mentry School in this third book in the My Weirder School series!

    7 in stock

    £8.56

  • My Weirder School 4 Mr. Burke Is Berserk

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 4 Mr. Burke Is Berserk

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMy 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 circles in the soccer field? And what did he bury under the monkey bars?

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 5 Ms. Beard Is Weird

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 5 Ms. Beard Is Weird

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMy 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. Yeah, like that's gonna happen!Trade Review"A.J.'s peppy account, the teachers' comical antics, plentiful hyperbolic humor, and cartoonlike illustrations make for an entertaining, fast-paced read that will draw series fans." -- Booklist

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 6 Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 6 Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMy Weirder School weirder than ever!Election day is right around the corner, and guess who's running for class president? A.J. and Andrea! Mayor Hubble is going to teach the kids all the ins and outs of politics, and every vote counts. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? And who's going to kiss a baby? Ew, gross!

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    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 7 Miss Kraft Is Daft

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 7 Miss Kraft Is Daft

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Oh no! What is her problem?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 8 Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 8 Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDr Nicholas is the weirdest history teacher in history! She doesn't care about wars and presidents. She is going to teach the kids about the history of the toilet bowl! Is she crazy? She built a time machine so she can take the kids into the past and the future. Guess who's going to get stuck in time?

    10 in stock

    £7.52

  • My Weirder School 9 Ms. Sue Has No Clue

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 9 Ms. Sue Has No Clue

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's time for the annual Ella Mentry School fundraiser, 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 playground equipment. But what happens when Ms Sue crosses the line?Trade Review"Light, appealingly goofy... The lesson of the day here is fun." -- Publishers Weekly on Miss Daisy Is Crazy! "A sure-fire hit for the most reluctant reader." -- Kirkus Reviews on Miss Daisy Is Crazy! "A.J.'s peppy account, the teachers' comical antics, plentiful hyperbolic humor, and cartoonlike illustrations make for an entertaining, fast-paced read that will draw series fans." -- Booklist on Ms. Beard Is Weird!

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • My Weirder School 10 Mr. Jack Is a Maniac

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 10 Mr. Jack Is a Maniac

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 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 series, Principal Klutz thinks the kids at Ella Mentry School need to learn some self-defense moves. But the guy he hired—Mr. Jack—thinks he''s an action hero! He spends all his time looking in the mirror. He does everything in slow motion. How are the kids supposed to learn anything?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, My Weird School has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 11 Miss Klute Is a Hoot

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 11 Miss Klute Is a Hoot

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!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!

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirder School 12 Mrs. Lane Is a Pain

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 12 Mrs. Lane Is a Pain

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!For A.J. 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 Ella Mentry School talent show.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • My Weird School Special Back to School Weird Kids

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special Back to School Weird Kids

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Trade Review"A.J.'s peppy account, the teachers' comical antics, plentiful hyperbolic humor, and cartoonlike illustrations make for an entertaining, fast-paced read that will draw series fans." -- ALA Booklist on My Weirder School: Ms. Beard Is Weird! "The tables are turned in this amusing addition to the My Weird School Special series. Weirdly fun." -- Booklist

    10 in stock

    £8.02

  • The Genius Files 5 License to Thrill 05

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Genius Files 5 License to Thrill 05

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    £15.29

  • Flashback Four 2

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flashback Four 2

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    £15.29

  • Rappy Goes To The Supermarket

    HarperCollins Rappy Goes To The Supermarket

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    £6.99

  • Rappy Goes to the Supermarket

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy Goes to the Supermarket

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    £14.44

  • Rappy Goes To The Library

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy Goes To The Library

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    £14.44

  • Rappy Goes to Mars

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy Goes to Mars

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne day at recess, Rappy the dinosaur gets taken by aliens on a U.F.O. Will Rappy stay in space to roam, or will he rap his way back home?Beginning readers will love rapping along as Rappy goes on an out-of-this-world adventure.

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    £6.99

  • Rappy and His Favorite Things I Can Read Level 2

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy and His Favorite Things I Can Read Level 2

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    £14.44

  • My Weird School Special Bunny Double Were in

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special Bunny Double Were in

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"A.J.'s peppy account, the teachers' comical antics, plentiful hyperbolic humor, and cartoonlike illustrations make for an entertaining, fast-paced read that will draw series fans." -- ALA Booklist on Ms. Beard Is Weird! "Light, appealingly goofy... The lesson of the day here is fun." -- Publishers Weekly on Miss Daisy Is Crazy! "A sure-fire hit for the most reluctant reader." -- Kirkus Reviews on Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

    10 in stock

    £8.06

  • My Weird School Special Oh Valentine Weve Lost

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special Oh Valentine Weve Lost

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!It's the week of Valentine's Day, and A.J.'s class is getting a foreign exchange student!Trade Review"If your child likes goofy more than mushy, this hilarious series is perfect." -- Brightly.com

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    £8.06

  • My Weirdest School 1 Mr. Cooper Is Super

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 1 Mr. Cooper Is Super

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, My Weird School really gets kids reading! Will Mr. Cooper protect the school from evil, or just embarrass it to death?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirdest School 2 Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty

    HarperCollins My Weirdest School 2 Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the second book in the laugh-out-loud My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are about to get a wonderful gift—a million dollars!

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    £6.99

  • My Weirdest School 3 Miss Brown Is Upside Down

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 3 Miss Brown Is Upside Down

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this third book in the laugh-out-loud My Weirdest School series, the Brain Games are coming to Ella Mentry School!

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    £6.99

  • My Weirdest School 4 Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 4 Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, My Weird School really gets kids reading!In this fourth book in the laugh-out-loud My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are learning about fire safety.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • My Weirdest School 5 Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 5 Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, My Weird School really gets kids reading!In this fifth book in the laugh-out-loud My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are in for a surprise.

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • My Weirdest School 6 Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 6 Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this sixth book in the laugh-out-loud My Weirdest School series, the teachers of Ella Mentry School are on strike!

    10 in stock

    £7.47

  • Rappy the Raptor

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy the Raptor

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    £16.19

  • Rappy Goes To School

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rappy Goes To School

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    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • My Weird School Fast Facts Geography

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Geography

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    10 in stock

    £7.07

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