Lois Lowry Books in Order

Lois Lowry is a celebrated American author of young adult fiction, born in Hawaii to a family of military officers. As the middle child, she often found herself in a world of her own, drawn to the realms of her vivid imagination and a love of books. Her upbringing, marked by frequent moves across the globe, instilled in her a sense of adaptability and wonder. From her childhood in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to her college years at Brown University in Rhode Island, and her subsequent life as the wife of a Naval officer, Lowry's experiences have profoundly influenced her writing. Her notable works, including the Newbery Medal-winning "The Giver" and the "Anastasia Krupnik" series, have captivated readers worldwide with their thought-provoking themes and relatable characters. With a career spanning multiple decades, Lowry has cemented her status as a masterful storyteller, weaving tales that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Lois Lowry

  • #1
    Anastasia Krupnik(1978)
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  • #2
    Anastasia Again!(1981)
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  • #3
    Anastasia at Your Service(1982)
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  • #4
    Anastasia, Ask Your Analyst / Off Her Rocker(1984)
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  • #5
    Anastasia on Her Own(1985)
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  • #6
    Anastasia Has the Answers(1986)
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  • #7
    Anastasia's Chosen Career(1987)
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  • #8
    Anastasia at This Address(1991)
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  • #9
    Anastasia, Absolutely(1995)
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  • #10
    The 100th Thing About Caroline(1983)
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  • #11
    Switcharound(1985)
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  • #12
    Your Move, J.P.!(1990)
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  • #1
    A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 (By: Kathryn Lasky)(1996)
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  • #2
    Winter Of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary Of Abigail Jane Stewart (By: Kristiana Gregory)(1996)
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  • #3
    A Picture Of Freedom (By: Patricia McKissack)(1997)
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  • #4
    Early Sunday Morning: the Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows, Hawaii, 1941 (By: Barry Denenberg)(1998)
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  • #5
    West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi (By: Jim Murphy)(1998)
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  • #6
    A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence (By: Sherry Garland)(1998)
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  • #7
    Stationery Pack (By: Patricia McKissack)(1998)
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  • #8
    The Great Railroad Race: The Diary of Libby West, Utah Territory 1868 (By: Kristiana Gregory)(1999)
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  • #9
    My Heart is on the Ground (By: Ann Rinaldi)(1999)
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  • #10
    The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl (By: Ann Turner)(1999)
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  • #11
    A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin (By: Karen Hesse)(1999)
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  • #12
    Color Me Dark: The Diary of Nellie Lee Love, the Great Migration North (By: Patricia McKissack)(2000)
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  • #13
    My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island, New York 1941 (By: Mary Pope Osborne)(2000)
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  • #14
    Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana 1932 (By: Kathryn Lasky)(2001)
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  • #15
    Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Susanna Fairchild, California Territory 1849 (By: Kristiana Gregory)(2001)
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  • #16
    When Christmas Comes Again: The World War I Diary of Simone Spencer (By: Beth Seidel Levine)(2002)
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  • #17
    My Secret War : The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck (By: Kathryn Lasky)(2002)
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  • #18
    Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (By: Ellen Emerson White)(2002)
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  • #19
    Survival in the Storm: The Dust Bowl Diary of Grace Edwards, Dalhart, Texas 1935 (By: Katelan Janke)(2002)
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  • #20
    Love Thy Neighbor: The Tory Diary of Prudence Emerson (By: Ann Turner)(2003)
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  • #21
    Land of the Buffalo Bones: The Diary of Mary Ann Elizabeth Rodgers, An English Girl in Minnesota (By: Marion Dane Bauer)(2003)
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  • #22
    All the Stars in the Sky (By: Megan McDonald)(2003)
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  • #23
    Look to the Hills: The Diary of Lozette Moreau, a French Slave Girl, New York Colony 1763 (By: Patricia McKissack)(2004)
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  • #24
    Hear My Sorrow: The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909 (By: Deborah Hopkinson)(2004)
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  • #25
    The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941 (By: Kirby Larson)(2010)
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  • #26
    Like the Willow Tree(2011)
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  • #27
    Cannons at Dawn (By: Kristiana Gregory)(2011)
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  • #28
    Behind the Masks: The Diary of Angeline Reddy, Bodie, California, 1880 (By: Susan Patron)(2012)
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  • #1
    Gooney Bird Greene(2002)
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  • #2
    Gooney Bird and the Room Mother(2005)
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  • #3
    Gooney the Fabulous(2007)
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  • #4
    Gooney Bird Is So Absurd(2009)
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  • #5
    Gooney Bird on the Map(2011)
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  • #6
    Gooney Bird and All Her Charms(2013)
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  • #7
    Rania Matar(2016)
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  • #1
    Looking Back: A Book of Memories(1998)
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  • #2
    On the Horizon(2020)
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  • #1
    A Summer to Die(1977)
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  • #2
    Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye(1978)
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  • #3
    Autumn Street(1980)
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  • #4
    Taking Care of Terrific(1983)
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  • #5
    Us and Uncle Fraud(1984)
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  • #6
    Rabble Starkey(1987)
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  • #7
    Road Ahead(1987)
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  • #8
    Number the Stars(1989)
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  • #9
    New Windmills(1989)
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  • #10
    Handle with Care(1993)
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  • #11
    Stay!: Keeper's Story(1997)
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  • #12
    The Silent Boy(2003)
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  • #13
    Gossamer(2006)
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  • #14
    The Birthday Ball(2010)
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  • #15
    Bless This Mouse(2011)
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  • #16
    The Windeby Puzzle(2023)
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  • #17
    Tree. Table. Book.(2024)
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  • #1
    The Willoughbys(2008)
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  • #2
    The Willoughbys Return(2020)
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  • #3
    Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence(1994)
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  • #4
    Tomorrowland: 10 Stories About The Future(1999)
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  • #5
    Open Your Eyes(2003)
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  • #6
    Shining On(2007)
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  • #7
    The Chronicles of Harris Burdick(2011)
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  • #8
    Totally Middle School(2018)
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About Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry is a celebrated American author of young adult fiction, born in Hawaii to a family of military officers. As the middle child, she often found herself in a world of her own, drawn to the realms of her vivid imagination and a love of books. Her upbringing, marked by frequent moves across the globe, instilled in her a sense of adaptability and wonder. From her childhood in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to her college years at Brown University in Rhode Island, and her subsequent life as the wife of a Naval officer, Lowry's experiences have profoundly influenced her writing. Her notable works, including the Newbery Medal-winning "The Giver" and the "Anastasia Krupnik" series, have captivated readers worldwide with their thought-provoking themes and relatable characters. With a career spanning multiple decades, Lowry has cemented her status as a masterful storyteller, weaving tales that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

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