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Anna Wang Books

In order from The Year of the Book to The Year of the Garden.

The Anna Wang series is a set of 5 chapter books by Andrea Cheng, published between 2012 and 2017. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 160 pages.

The Year of the Book
The Year of the Baby
The Year of the Fortune Cookie
The Year of the Three Sisters
The Year of the Garden
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Year of the Book
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

The Year of the Book

By Andrea Cheng, Abigail Halpin (Illustrator)

A young girl seeks true friendship beyond the pages of her beloved books.

160 pages· 20,781 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Anna, a young Asian-American girl, finds solace in her favorite books as she navigates the complexities of friendship and family. But when books can't guide her to a true friend, Anna must step out of her comfort zone. Will she discover the meaning of real friendship in her fourth-grade world, or will she remain lost in stories? Join Anna on her journey of self-discovery and connection, where the stakes are as high as the bonds she hopes to form.
The complete set

Anna Wang Series

5 books · Published 2012–2017

Series
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$759

The Year of the Book

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

A young girl seeks true friendship beyond the pages of her beloved books.

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$674

The Year of the Baby

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A new sister's health crisis challenges Anna to find a solution with her friends.

The Year of the Fortune Cookie

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Anna's journey to China reveals where she truly belongs.

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$674

The Year of the Three Sisters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Anna's pen pal visit reveals unexpected cultural lessons.

The Year of the Garden

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Anna's garden dream blooms into unexpected friendship.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Anna Wang series?

There are 5 books in the Anna Wang series. It began with The Year of the Book in 2012, and the newest book, The Year of the Garden, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Anna Wang books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Anna Wang book is the longest?

The Year of the Fortune Cookie is the longest book in the series at 21,980 words (176 pages).

Which Anna Wang book is the shortest?

The Year of the Garden is the shortest at 15,997 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Anna Wang to life.

01

Andrea Cheng

Author
02

Abigail Halpin

Illustrator
03

Patrice Barton

Illustrator

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