Book Series · 13 Books

My Weird School Special Books

In order from It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green! to Fright Night!. Part of My Weird School.

The My Weird School Special series is a set of 13 chapter books by Dan Gutman, published between 2013 and 2025. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 140 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

A boy named A.J. navigates the challenges of Halloween, including a mysterious Halloween Monster and a magical invention that can make things bigger.

144 pages· 7,832 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Summary: Halloween at Ella Mentry School promises more than just candy and costumes. A.J. and his friends face a sugary dilemma: what if someone eats a mountain of chocolate in one night? As they embark on a trick-or-treating adventure, the night spirals into unexpected chaos. Will their Halloween be a sweet success or a candy-coated catastrophe? Join the gang for a hilarious, unforgettable night filled with surprises, games, and puzzles. This is one Halloween special you won't want to miss!

In reading order

My Weird School Special Series

13 books · Published 2013–2025

#1 in Series

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It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

A boy named A.J. navigates the challenges of Halloween, including a mysterious Halloween Monster and a magical invention that can make things bigger.

#2 in Series

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$574

Deck the Halls, We're Off the Walls!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

A young boy named A.J. meets Santa Claus at the mall, but things don't go as planned

#3 in Series

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Bunny Double, We're in Trouble!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

A boy navigates an Easter egg hunt and discovers a sinister plot by the mayor and his wife to steal a golden egg filled with money.

#4 in Series

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$574

Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

A girl named Andrea shares her thoughts and feelings about school and her life as she prepares for the new school year.

#5 in Series

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$674

Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

A third-grade class gets a new exchange student from France who shakes things up on Valentine's Day

#6 in Series

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$574

Bummer in the Summer!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

A boy is visited by a series of ghosts who try to teach him a lesson about his behavior.

We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?

#7 in Series

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We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

Can A.J. and Andrea win the Presidents' Day Challenge despite A.J.'s quirky knowledge?

#8 in Series

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$574

The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

A group of students try to catch a leprechaun that is causing mischief in their school.

#9 in Series

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$674

No More School, April Fools!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

Students and teachers clash in a prank war. Who will win the ultimate candy prize?

#10

#10 in Series

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There's a Skunk in My Bunk!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

A.J.'s summer plans vanish at a bizarre camp. Fun or flop?

#11

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday!

#11 in Series

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$759

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

School holidays are canceled. Can quirky celebrations save the day?

#12

#12 in Series

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$674

I'm a Poet and I Know It!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2025

A.J. must craft a winning poem to claim a secret prize and outshine his rival in a school contest.

#13

#13 in Series

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$674

Fright Night!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2025

A sleepover turns spooky when campfire tales might awaken a lurking monster.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My Weird School Special series?

There are 13 books in the My Weird School Special series. It began with It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green! in 2013, and the newest book, Fright Night!, was published in 2025.