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

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School

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  • MY WEIRD SCHOOL GOES TO MU PB

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc MY WEIRD SCHOOL GOES TO MU PB

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    Book Synopsisand Andrea from Ella Mentry School on this hilarious field trip as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest—and most fun!—school around.My Weird School Goes to the Museum is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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    £6.95

  • My Weird School Talent Show MixUp I Can Read

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Talent Show MixUp I Can Read

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    Book SynopsisA new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million books!Mr. Cooper’s class is having a talent show.Trade Review"Zany humor is Gutman's strong suit, and Paillot's colorful digital illustrations amplify the fun." -- Booklist "New readers who are eager to tackle the same books as their older siblings will particularly appreciate this title. It will make a solid addition to children's collections and serve as an introduction to the well-known chapter book series." -- School Library Journal

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  • My Weird School

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School

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  • My Weird School Teamwork Trouble

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Teamwork Trouble

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    Book SynopsisThis is the final book in a series of level-2 I Can Read titles starring A. J. and the Ella Mentry School gang from bestselling author Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 11 million books.

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    £7.63

  • My Weird School Teamwork Trouble

    HarperCollins My Weird School Teamwork Trouble

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  • Flashback Four 1 The Lincoln Project

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flashback Four 1 The Lincoln Project

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    Book Synopsis“History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman.” —Washington PostIn New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman''s all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed and hilarious adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history''s most important events. This time, the four friends are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address. They''ll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun.

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  • Flashback Four 3 The Pompeii Disaster

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flashback Four 3 The Pompeii Disaster

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    Book SynopsisIn this explosive third installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four thrill-seeking friends travel back in time to document one of the most devastating natural disasters the world has ever seen.Eccentric billionaire Miss Z is sending Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on another mission back in time to capture one of history’s most important events.This time, the Flashback Four are headed to AD 79 to photograph the eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Can the Flashback Four get their photo and get back home before they become ancient history?With real photographs from Pompeii to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Pompeii Disaster tells the story of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters like you’ve never seen it before.

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  • The HamiltonBurr Duel

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The HamiltonBurr Duel

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    Book SynopsisIn this jaw-dropping final installment of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s action-packed series, four risk-taking friends travel back in time to record the most infamous duel in American history.Billionaire Miss Z might be out of the picture, but a top-secret agency wants to send Luke, Julia, David, and Isabel on one final mission. This time, the Flashback Four are headed to Weehawken, New Jersey—in 1804—to videotape the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.But once they arrive, the team faces a question of historic proportions: Should they capture the tragic details of the duel or try to change them?With real photographs to help put young readers right in the action, plus back matter that separates fact from fiction, The Hamilton-Burr Duel tells the story of one of history’s fiercest rivalries from a fun and fresh new angle.

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  • My Weirder School 12Book Box Set

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirder School 12Book Box Set

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    Book SynopsisNow, for the first time, all twelve books in the bestselling My Weirder School series are together in one box:#1: Miss Child Has Gone Wild!#2: Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!#3: Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!#4: Mr. Burke Is Berserk!#5: Ms.

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    £49.47

  • My Weird School Christmas 3Book Box Set

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Christmas 3Book Box Set

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, bestselling author Dan Gutman's My Weird School series really gets kids reading!For A.J.

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    £15.04

  • My Weirdest School 7 Ms. Joni Is a Phony

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 7 Ms. Joni Is a Phony

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  • My Weirdest School 9 Miss Tracy Is Spacey

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 9 Miss Tracy Is Spacey

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this ninth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Miss Universe is coming to Ella Mentry School!

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    £7.47

  • My Weirdest School 10 Miss Newman Isnt Human

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 10 Miss Newman Isnt Human

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this tenth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Sprinkles Newman, the local TV meteorologist, is coming to Ella Mentry School!

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  • Miss Newman Isnt Human 10 My Weirdest School

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Miss Newman Isnt Human 10 My Weirdest School

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  • My Weirdest School 11 Mr. Will Needs to Chill

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 11 Mr. Will Needs to Chill

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eleventh book in the My Weirdest School series, local ice-cream man Mr. Will is bringing delicious treats to Ella Mentry School!

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  • My Weirdest School 12 Ms. Hall Is a Goofball

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdest School 12 Ms. Hall Is a Goofball

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this twelfth book in the My Weirdest School series, there’s a new lunch lady at Ella Mentry!

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Mummies Myths and

    HarperCollins My Weird School Fast Facts Mummies Myths and

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

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  • My Weirderest School 1 Dr. Snow Has Got to Go

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 1 Dr. Snow Has Got to Go

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this first book in the My Weirder-est School series, Ella Mentry School is having a science fair!Guest scientist Dr. Snow has arrived to help A.J.

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  • My Weirderest School 2 Miss Porter Is Out of

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 2 Miss Porter Is Out of

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

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  • My Weirderest School Miss Porter Is Out of Order

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School Miss Porter Is Out of Order

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  • My Weirderest School 3 Dr. Floss Is the Boss

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 3 Dr. Floss Is the Boss

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this third book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J.

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  • My Weirderest School Miss Blake Is a Flake

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School Miss Blake Is a Flake

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  • My Weirderest School 5 Mr. Marty Loves a Party

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 5 Mr. Marty Loves a Party

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Put on your party hats!

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  • My Weirderest School Mr. Marty Loves a Party 5

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School Mr. Marty Loves a Party 5

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  • My Weirderest School 6 Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin My

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 6 Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin My

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Get ready for the performance of a lifetime in this sixth book in the My Weirder-est School series!A.J.

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  • My WeirderEst School 6 Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My WeirderEst School 6 Mrs. Bacon Is Fakin

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  • My Weird School Special Bummer in the Summer

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special Bummer in the Summer

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    Book SynopsisOr will this summer end up being a total bummer?Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendly sense of humor to this special series of after-school chapter books featuring hilarious stories plus thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.This is one weird summer vacation special you won’t want to miss!

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  • Were Red Weird and Blue What Can We Do 7 My Weird

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Were Red Weird and Blue What Can We Do 7 My Weird

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  • My Weird Reading Tips

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird Reading Tips

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Well, whether you’re a kid who's just starting to read by yourself or a future librarian—or both!—this book of tips and activities to improve your reading comprehension skills is so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning!

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    £7.70

  • My Weird Reading Tips

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird Reading Tips

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a story’s main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to “read” a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether you’re a kid wh

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  • My Weirderest School 7 Ms. JoJo Is a YoYo

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 7 Ms. JoJo Is a YoYo

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! end up blowing them all away?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone.

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  • My Weirderest School 10 Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 10 Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot

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

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  • My Weirderest School 10 Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirderest School 10 Mr. Ott Is a Crackpot

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! This tenth book in the My Weirder-est School arc knocks it out of the park as A.J. and his friends learn how to play softball. Batter up! A.J.’s class is going head-to-head against Dirk School in a charity softball game. The losing team must clean one of the toilets in the winning school with a toothbrush!Retired baseball pro Mr. Ott is here to lead Ella Mentry School to victory. But will his weird coaching tactics be a home run, or a swing and a miss?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

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  • My Weird School Graphic Novel Mr. Corbett Is in

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Graphic Novel Mr. Corbett Is in

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    Book SynopsisFull of visual gags, space aliens, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Trade Review“Gutman’s trademark punning panache is instantly recognizable alongside longtime series illustrator Paillot’s vibrant full-color cartoon art, giving this just the right feel of being both new and familiar. Established fans should be at home here, and the story stands alone well enough to entice new readers…Catnip for those who relish silliness.” — Kirkus Reviews “Barely a panel or clever aside goes by without a chuckle or belly laugh. Fans will be absolutely delighted and newcomers no less so.” — Booklist

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  • My Weird School Graphic Novel Mr. Corbett Is in

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Graphic Novel Mr. Corbett Is in

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  • My Weird School Graphic Novel Get a Grip Were on

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Graphic Novel Get a Grip Were on

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    Book SynopsisFull of visual gags, fun pop culture references, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

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  • My Weird School Graphic Novel Get a Grip Were on

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Graphic Novel Get a Grip Were on

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  • My Weird School Special The Leprechaun Is Finally

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special The Leprechaun Is Finally

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! It’s time to catch a leprechaun in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.

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  • My Weird School Special The Leprechaun Is Finally

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special The Leprechaun Is Finally

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  • My Weirdtastic School 2 Uncle Fred Is a

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdtastic School 2 Uncle Fred Is a

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Can Uncle Fred grow up?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone.

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  • My Weirdtastic School 2 Uncle Fred Is a

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdtastic School 2 Uncle Fred Is a

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this second book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, join A.J. and friends as they become part of the studio audience for a TV show whose host can’t seem to grow up!A.J. and the gang have been invited to attend a live taping of Uncle Fred’s Funderama, a hilarious Saturday morning kids TV show full of music, games, puppets and more. Uncle Fred sings, dances, and jokes his way into his audience’s hearts. But what will the kids do when they learn that Uncle Fred’s childlike behavior isn’t just an act? Can Uncle Fred grow up?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends! 

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  • HarperCollins My Weirdtastic School 3 Professor Pitt Is a

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  • My Weirdtastic School 4 Miss Nichol Is in a

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weirdtastic School 4 Miss Nichol Is in a

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  • HarperCollins My Weirdtastic School 5 Mrs. Marge Is in Charge

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