Wendelin Van Draanen Books in Order
Wendelin Van Draanen is a prolific author, renowned for crafting compelling stories for young readers and teens. As the mastermind behind the Edgar-winning Sammy Keyes series, comprising 18 novels, she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of young adult literature. Her critically acclaimed novel, Flipped, has been recognized as a Top 100 Children's Novel for the 21st Century by SLJ and was adapted into a feature film by Warner Brothers with Rob Reiner at the helm. Additionally, her novel The Running Dream earned the ALA's Schneider Family Award for its poignant portrayal of the disability experience.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Wendelin Van Draanen
- #1AmazonHope in the Mail: Reflections on Writing and Life(2020)
- #1AmazonGravity Is Bringing Me Down(2024)
- #1AmazonSammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief(1998)
- #2AmazonSammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man(1998)
- #3AmazonSammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy(1999)
- #4AmazonSammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf(1999)
- #5AmazonSammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary(2000)
- #6AmazonSammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy(2001)
- #7AmazonSammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes(2002)
- #8AmazonSammy Keyes and the Art of Deception(2003)
- #9AmazonSammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen(2004)
- #10AmazonSammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway(2005)
- #11AmazonSammy Keyes and the Wild Things(2007)
- #12AmazonSammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash(2008)
- #13AmazonSammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher(2010)
- #14AmazonSammy Keyes and the Night of Skulls(2011)
- #15AmazonSammy Keyes and the Power of Justice Jack(2012)
- #16AmazonSammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City(2013)
- #17AmazonSammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise(2013)
- #18AmazonSammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye(2014)
- #1AmazonHow I Survived Being a Girl(1997)
- #2AmazonFlipped(2001)
- #3AmazonSwear to Howdy(2003)
- #4AmazonRunaway(2006)
- #5AmazonConfessions of a Serial Kisser(2008)
- #6AmazonThe Running Dream(2011)
- #7AmazonThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones(2016)
- #8AmazonWild Bird(2017)
- #9AmazonThe Peach Rebellion(2022)
- #10AmazonThe Steps(2025)
About Wendelin Van Draanen
Wendelin Van Draanen is a prolific author, renowned for crafting compelling stories for young readers and teens. As the mastermind behind the Edgar-winning Sammy Keyes series, comprising 18 novels, she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of young adult literature. Her critically acclaimed novel, Flipped, has been recognized as a Top 100 Children's Novel for the 21st Century by SLJ and was adapted into a feature film by Warner Brothers with Rob Reiner at the helm. Additionally, her novel The Running Dream earned the ALA's Schneider Family Award for its poignant portrayal of the disability experience.
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