Book Series · 3 Books

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Books

In order from Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody to The Hat of Great Importance.

The Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series is a set of 3 chapter books by Patrick Ness, published between 2024 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
The Pelican and His Blimp
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
The Pelican and His Blimp
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

By Patrick Ness, Tim Miller (Illustrator)

Monitor lizards face school chaos and a supervillain pelican. Can they become unlikely heroes?

208 pages· 21,618 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: Zeke, a monitor lizard, is thrust into the role of hall monitor at his new school, where mammals rule. Ignored until now, Zeke and his friends must navigate a world of zebras and ostriches. But when the notorious Pelicarnassus, a pelican with villainous ambitions, targets them, Zeke must decide if he can rise to the challenge. Can these reptiles become the heroes their school needs, or will they remain outcasts in a mammalian world? Dive into a tale of unexpected bravery and schoolyard antics, where the line between hero and outcast blurs.
In reading order

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Series

3 books · Published 2024–2025

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#1 in Series
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$1697

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Monitor lizards face school chaos and a supervillain pelican. Can they become unlikely heroes?

#2

The Hat of Great Importance

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Chaos erupts as school friends face a new supervillain and unravel a mysterious tower's secrets.

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$1797

The Pelican and His Blimp

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Lizards face family drama and a mysterious blimp over their nemesis's house.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series?

There are 3 books in the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series. It began with Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody in 2024, and the newest book, The Hat of Great Importance, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody books in?

Start with Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody to life.

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Patrick Ness

Author
02

Tim Miller

Illustrator

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