Book Series · 9 Books

Main Street Books

In order from Needle and Thread to Staying Together.

The Main Street series is a set of 9 chapter books by Ann M. Martin, published between 2007 and 2011. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 200 pages.

Needle and Thread
Welcome to Camden Falls
'Tis the Season
Best Friends
The Secret Book Club
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Needle and Thread
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Needle and Thread

New town, new challenges. Can friendship mend their hearts?

205 pages· 41,816 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In Camden Falls, sisters Flora and Ruby face their first autumn without their parents. Flora dreads Thanksgiving, while Ruby dreams of the school musical. As they navigate new friendships with Olivia and Nikki, each girl confronts personal challenges. Can their bond help them stitch together a new sense of belonging in this unfamiliar town?
The complete set

Main Street Series

9 books · Published 2007–2011

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$674

Needle and Thread

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

New town, new challenges. Can friendship mend their hearts?

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$674

'Tis the Season

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Two sisters face a bittersweet Christmas, surrounded by friends and an unexpected visitor.

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$674

Best Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Old and new friendships clash during Camden Falls's 350th celebration.

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$674

The Secret Book Club

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Mysterious books appear, leading four girls to start a summer book club. Who's behind it?

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$674

September Surprises

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

New school, new challenges. Can Olivia navigate bullies and friendships in seventh grade?

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$674

Keeping Secrets

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A new girl in town hides a secret that could change everything.

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$674

Coming Apart

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Nikki's father returns, reigniting fears and uncertainty. Can her family withstand the storm again?

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Staying Together

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Sisters clash and must find a way to reunite amidst growing pains and friendship challenges.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Main Street series?

There are 9 books in the Main Street series. It began with Needle and Thread in 2007, and the newest book, Staying Together, was published in 2011.

What ages are the Main Street books best for?

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

Which Main Street book is the longest?

The Secret Book Club is the longest book in the series at 43,024 words (212 pages).

Which Main Street book is the shortest?

Welcome to Camden Falls is the shortest at 36,524 words (185 pages).

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