Book Series · 20 Books

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes Books

In order from Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining to Sealed with a Kiss.

Twenty diary-style chapter books follow fifth-grader Abby Hayes through school, friendships, family life, and the everyday work of growing up.

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Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
The Declaration of Independence
Reach for the Stars
Have Wheels, Will Travel
Look Before You Leap
Reading order

How to Read the Abby Hayes Books

Read the twenty numbered books from Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining through Sealed with a Kiss. Each book has its own everyday problem, but Abby's friendships, family relationships, and school life develop in sequence.

The two longer Super Specials fit between the numbered books: The Best Is Yet to Come follows book 13 and Knowledge Is Power follows book 14. They cover Abby's transition out of fifth grade and into middle school.

Sources: Scholastic's official Abby Hayes book list.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These gentle, illustrated school stories focus on relatable worries: fitting in, sibling conflict, changing friendships, embarrassment, crushes, and self-confidence. Abby makes mistakes and records both her frustrations and encouraging quotations in her journal; problems are generally resolved through reflection, honesty, and support from family or friends.

Where to start

Where Should My Child Start?

Meet Abby at the beginning

Start with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining to meet Abby, her best friends, and her very different twin sisters before those relationships begin to change.

Moving up to middle school

A reader already near the end of fifth grade can begin the Super Specials after book 13, when Abby is preparing for graduation and a new school.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
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$189
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

By Anne Mazer

Can Abby outshine her siblings?

128 pages· 16,772 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Mass Market Paperbound
Summary: Abby is determined to step out of her siblings' shadows and prove her worth. As she embarks on a journey to showcase her unique talents, she faces unexpected challenges that test her resolve. Will Abby find her own path to greatness, or will the pressure to measure up to her family hold her back? Dive into Abby's world and discover if she can carve out her own identity amidst the expectations.
In reading order

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes Series

20 books · Published 2000–2009

#4
Have Wheels, Will Travel
#4 in Series
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$474

Have Wheels, Will Travel

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001

Can Abby save enough money for new rollerblades, or will her spending habits derail her plans?

#5
Look Before You Leap
#5 in Series
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$474

Look Before You Leap

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001

A summer pet adoption turns into a juggling act of friendship and responsibility.

#11
Too Close For Comfort
#11 in Series
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$474

Too Close For Comfort

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003

Abby invites a new friend on a camping trip, but will their friendship survive the weekend?

#13
Some Things Never Change
#13 in Series
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$474

Some Things Never Change

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

Reunited friends face changes and jealousy tests their bond. Can they rediscover their connection?

#20
Sealed with a Kiss
#20 in Series
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$474

Sealed with a Kiss

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Abby receives mysterious love notes. Who's behind them, and is she ready for romance?

Longer companion stories

Abby Hayes Super Specials

2 books · Published 2004

Two extended stories bridge Abby's graduation from fifth grade and her first experiences in middle school.

#1
The Best Is Yet to Come
#1 in Series
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$1520

The Best Is Yet to Come

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

Abby's summer plans unravel when unexpected guests arrive, turning her world upside down.

#2
Knowledge Is Power
#2 in Series
Sale price
$574

Knowledge Is Power

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004

Sixth grade looms with unexpected challenges. Can Abby navigate the changes?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series?

There are 20 books in the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series. It began with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining in 2000, and the newest book, Sealed with a Kiss, was published in 2009.

What order should you read the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes books in?

Start with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #20.

What ages are the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes 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 people who bring The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes to life.

01

Anne Mazer

Author
AM
02

Monica Gesue

Illustrator
MG

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