Book Series · 7 Books

Gooney Bird Greene Books

In order from Gooney Bird Greene to Gooney Bird Greene.

The Gooney Bird Greene series is a set of 7 chapter books by Lois Lowry, published between 2002 and 2016. Written for ages 6–11, most books run about 130 pages. Subjects across the series include confidence, storytelling, and imagination and play.

Gooney Bird Greene
Gooney Bird and the Room Mother
Gooney the Fabulous
Gooney Bird is So Absurd
Gooney Bird on the Map
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Gooney Bird Greene
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Gooney Bird Greene

By Lois Lowry, Middy Thomas (Illustrator)

A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.

128 pages· 12,824 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: When Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary, her eccentric style and peculiar lunches captivate her classmates. Eager to hear her 'absolutely true' tales, they discover storytelling magic. What secrets lie in her stories, and how will they change the class?
In reading order

Gooney Bird Greene Series

7 books · Published 2002–2016

#1
#1 in Series
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Gooney Bird Greene

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.

#2

Gooney Bird and the Room Mother

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A second grader must find a secret Room Mother to secure the lead in a Thanksgiving play.

#3

Gooney the Fabulous

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2007

A class creates fables, but Nicholas is unhappy. Can Gooney Bird help?

#4

Gooney Bird is So Absurd

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A class faces a poetic challenge and unexpected news. Can creativity save the day?

#5

Gooney Bird on the Map

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Can Gooney Bird Greene lift her classmates' spirits with a snowy adventure through history and geography during a stay-at-home vacation?

#6

Gooney Bird and All Her Charms

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A mysterious box and a jingling bracelet spark curiosity in a second-grade science class.

Gooney Bird Greene

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A new student captivates her class with wild, true tales.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gooney Bird Greene series?

There are 7 books in the Gooney Bird Greene series. It began with Gooney Bird Greene in 2002, and the newest book, Gooney Bird Greene, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Gooney Bird Greene books in?

Start with Gooney Bird Greene and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Gooney Bird Greene books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Gooney Bird Greene to life.

01

Lois Lowry

Author
02

Middy Thomas

Illustrator

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