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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Arthur and the Lost Diary
By Marc Brown
Arthur finds a lost diary. Will he return it unread?
55 pages· 4,998 words· Est. 56 min read
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Book Series · 33 Books
Arthur Chapter Books
In order from Arthur and the Lost Diary to Arthur and the World Record. Part of Arthur.
The Arthur Chapter series is a set of 33 chapter books by Marc Brown, published between 1998 and 2005. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 65 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
Arthur Chapter Series
33 books · Published 1998–2005
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Arthur and the Lost Diary
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Arthur finds a lost diary. Will he return it unread?
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$1248
Arthur Rocks with Binky
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Arthur's dream concert turns hollow without friends. Will he share the joy?
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$1248
Locked in the Library!
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Two rivals must unite to escape a locked library.
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$1348
Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998
Arthur struggles with a jingle contest dilemma: use his sister's tune or not?
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$1639
Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Arthur and friends fight to unban their favorite book series. Can they succeed?
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$1248
Arthur Makes the Team
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Can Arthur overcome his clumsiness and prove himself on the Little League team?
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$674
Arthur's Mystery Envelope
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Arthur must decide whether to open a mysterious envelope or face the unknown consequences.
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$1248
Arthur Accused!
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Quarters vanish, and Buster must solve the mystery to clear Arthur's name.
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$1348
Buster's Dino Dilemma
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
A young reader's adventure awaits in a fun, easy-to-read chapter book.
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$674
Arthur and the Mystery of the Stolen Bike
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
A stolen bike leads friends on a quest to uncover the truth.
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$1881
Who's in Love with Arthur?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
Square-dancing chaos sparks rumors of romance and rivalry in gym class.
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$1248
Arthur and the Popularity Test
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998
A magazine test changes friendships forever.
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$1348
King Arthur
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Arthur faces unexpected challenges at a Middle Ages fair.
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$1348
Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
A fortune-telling cootie-catcher controls Arthur and friends. Can they break free?
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$1348
Francine, Believe It or Not!
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Arthur faces a puzzling change in Francine's behavior.
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$1348
Buster Makes the Grade
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Can Buster pass the test to stay with his friends?
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$1348
Arthur and the Poetry Contest
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Arthur tackles secret admirers, poetry contests, and hero egos.
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$1348
Muffy's Secret Admirer
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Arthur tackles secret admirers, poetry contests, and a friend's ego.
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$1248
Arthur and the Big Blow-Up
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999
Arthur tackles arguments, weekend hosting, and a class play takeover.
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$1348
Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Arthur tackles secret admirers, poetry contests, and a friend's big ego in new adventures.
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$1348
Arthur and the Perfect Brother
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Arthur tackles arguments, weekend hosting, and a class play takeover.
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$1348
Francine the Superstar
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Arthur tackles arguments, hosting challenges, and a class play takeover.
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$1348
Buster's New Friend
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Best friends face a rift when a new friendship threatens their bond.
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$1348
Binky Rules
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000
Graffiti mystery threatens Binky's reputation. Can Buster and Fern solve it in time?
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$1398
Arthur and the Comet Crisis
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002
Arthur must unite friends to prevent a comet disaster.
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$1348
Arthur and the Double Dare
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002
Arthur and friends face a daring choice: skip school or face the consequences.
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$1398
Arthur and the No-Brainer
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002
Arthur must stop the Brain from abandoning his intelligence during a crucial debate.
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$1398
Arthur and the 1,001 Dads
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003
Can friends make Father's Day special for Buster without his dad?
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$1398
Arthur Plays the Blues
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003
Arthur must solve a puzzling crime to clear his name.
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$1398
Arthur and the Bad-Luck Brain
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003
Can Arthur break Brain's superstitious spell and get him outside?
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$1398
Arthur and the Nerves of Steal
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004
Can Arthur return a stolen toy without getting caught?
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$1398
Arthur Loses His Marbles
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004
Arthur faces an unexpected rival in the marbles tournament.
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$1398
Arthur and the World Record
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005
A group of friends attempts to break a world record with a giant pizza.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Arthur Chapter series?
There are 33 books in the Arthur Chapter series. It began with Arthur and the Lost Diary in 1998, and the newest book, Arthur and the World Record, was published in 2005.
What ages are the Arthur Chapter books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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