Book Series · 3 Books

Just the Tates! Books

In order from The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline to Your Move, J.P!.

The Just the Tates! series is a set of 3 chapter books by Lois Lowry, published between 1983 and 1990. Written for ages 10–12, most books run about 180 pages.

The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline
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Your Move, J.P!
The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline
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Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1983

The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline

Siblings must stop a mysterious criminal targeting them in their building.

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Summary: Caroline Tate finds her older brother, J.P., insufferable, but when a mysterious man in their building plans a terrible crime targeting them, she needs his help. With her best friend Stacy, an aspiring journalist, they embark on a daring mission to uncover the truth and thwart the criminal's plan. Can this unlikely trio gather enough evidence to stop the impending danger, or will they fall victim to the sinister plot? The stakes are high, and time is running out as they race against the clock to catch the culprit red-handed.
In reading order

Just the Tates! Series

3 books · Published 1983–1990

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1985

Siblings face unexpected challenges and find strength in unity.

#3
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Your Move, J.P!

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

A boy's love leads to a web of lies spiraling out of control.

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How many books are in the Just the Tates! series?

There are 3 books in the Just the Tates! series. It began with The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline in 1983, and the newest book, Your Move, J.P!, was published in 1990.

What order should you read the Just the Tates! books in?

Start with The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Just the Tates! books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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