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 Goes To The Museum

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Goes To The Museum

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  • My Weird School Class Pet Mess

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Class Pet Mess

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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 11 million books!Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet!Trade ReviewPraise for My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up ICR -- ; "Zany humor is Gutman's strong suit, and Paillot's colorful digital illustrations amplify the fun." -- Booklist

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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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  • 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 1  The Lincoln Project

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Mrs. Master Is a Disaster

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  • 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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  • 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

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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 Dogs Cats and Dung

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Dogs Cats and Dung

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Mummies Myths and

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Mummies Myths and

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

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  • My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter

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  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  • My Weird School Special Were Red Weird and Blue

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special Were Red Weird and Blue

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In honor of Presidents’ Day, A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry will compete against their Dirk School rivals in the ultimate Presidents’ Day Challenge! The winning school will get bragging rights, a free trip to an amusement park, and a top-secret prize.The only problem is that A.J. doesn’t know anything about U.S. presidents, unless it involves their use of toilets! Will A.J. and Andrea be able to work together as a team and bring home the win?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 Presidents’ Day special you won’t want to miss!

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

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  • My Weird School Jokes Games and Puzzles

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    Book Synopsisand the gang from My Weird School!In this fun and zany activity book starring the kids of Dan Gutman’s wildly popular My Weird School series, kids can enjoy a million hundred weird jokes, games, and puzzles.

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  • My Weirdest School 12Book Box Set

    HarperCollins My Weirdest School 12Book Box Set

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    Book SynopsisTwelve hilarious chapter books in one big box! With more than 12 million books sold, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman''s My Weird School series really gets kids reading.Ella Mentry School is the weirdest! From a science teacher who comes to school every day dressed as a superhero to a meteorologist who travels by hot air balloon, A.J. and the gang have had some weird and zany adventures.Now fans can read all twelve books in the bestselling My Weirdest School series back to back. This box set includes: #1: Mr. Cooper Is Super! #2: Ms. Cuddy Is Nutty! #3: Miss Brown Is Upside Down! #4: Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire! #5: Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy! #6: Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic! #7: Ms. Joni Is a Phony! #8: Mrs. Master Is a Disaster! #9: Miss Tracy Is Spacey! #10: Miss Newman Isn''t Human! #11: Mr. Will Needs to Chill! #12: Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!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 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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  • 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

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  • Baseball Card Adventures 3Book Box Set

    HarperCollins Baseball Card Adventures 3Book Box Set

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  • Baseball Card Adventures 12Book Box Set

    HarperCollins Baseball Card Adventures 12Book Box Set

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    Book SynopsisWith more than 2 million copies sold, the Baseball Card Adventures series from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman hits it out of the park! Now all twelve books are together in one complete collection, the perfect gift for middle grade baseball fans.Twelve-year-old Joe “Stosh” Stoshack loves baseball and knows almost everything about the sport. But there are some things you just have to see with your own eyes. So when Stosh discovers he has the power to travel through time using a baseball card as his time machine, he sets off to meet some of the greatest baseball players of all time.From Babe Ruth’s “called shot” in the 1932 World Series to Shoeless Joe Jackson’s role in the Black Sox Scandal, Stosh goes on a series of dangerous missions to solve baseball’s biggest mysteries, right wrongs, and even save lives.With black-and-white photographs and stats throughout

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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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