Start the shrinking adventure
Begin with On the Dog, where Andrew's Atom Sucker shrinks him and Judy to microscopic size.
Book Series · 18 Books
Andrew Lost Books
In order from Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog to Andrew Lost #18: With the Frogs.
A fast, funny science-adventure series in which a young inventor, his cousin, and a tiny robot explore worlds from a dog's skin to prehistoric Earth.
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Reading order
How to Read the Andrew Lost Books
Read all 18 books in numbered publication order, beginning with On the Dog. The adventures form connected four-book trips, so starting at book one makes the inventions, shrinking mishaps, and cliff-hangers easiest to follow.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The stories mix real science facts with deliberately gross humor about germs, mold, mucus, garbage, insects, and being swallowed. Andrew and his friends are often tiny enough to be chased by predators or trapped in dangerous environments, but the suspense is brisk and non-graphic.
Later books add kidnapping, time travel, dinosaurs, the Ice Age, caves, and other survival situations. Each short adventure emphasizes curiosity, problem-solving, and cooperation.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002
Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog
By J. C. Greenburg, Debbie Palen (Illustrator)
Shrunken to microscopic size, two friends must escape a dog's fur before time runs out.
96 pages· 5,384 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Andrew's invention, the Atom Sucker, malfunctions, shrinking him and Judy to a microscopic size. Stranded on their neighbor's dog, they face giant fleas and bizarre mites. Can they navigate this perilous world and return to normal size before it's too late? Their survival depends on reaching the Atom Sucker in time.
In reading order
Andrew Lost Series
18 books · Published 2002–2008
#1
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Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002
Shrunken to microscopic size, two friends must escape a dog's fur before time runs out.
#2
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Andrew Lost #2: In the Bathroom
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002
Microscopic adventurers face bathroom perils to find their way home.
#3
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Andrew Lost #3: In the Kitchen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002
Tiny adventurers navigate a perilous kitchen maze. Can they escape before time runs out?
#4
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Andrew Lost #4: In the Garden
Chapter Book · 2003
Shrunken trio races against time to return to normal size.
#5
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Andrew Lost #5: Under Water
Chapter Book · 2003
Stranded underwater, three friends must navigate ocean wonders to find their way home.
#6
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Andrew Lost #6: In the Whale
Chapter Book · 2003
Trapped inside a whale, can they find their way home?
#7
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Andrew Lost #7: On the Reef
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004
Trapped on the Great Barrier Reef, can they find their way home?
#8
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Andrew Lost #8: In the Deep
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004
Trapped in a powerless sub, survival is their only hope.
#9
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Andrew Lost #9: In Time
Chapter Book · 2004
A faulty time machine sends kids to the universe's start. Can they save Uncle Al?
#10
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Andrew Lost #10: On Earth
Chapter Book · 2005
Trapped in Earth's formation, they must fix time and save Uncle Al from a sabertooth tiger.
#11
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Andrew Lost #11: With the Dinosaurs
Chapter Book · 2005
Stranded in time, they must fix their machine before dinosaurs or ice claim them.
#12
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Andrew Lost #12: In the Ice Age
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005
Trapped in the Ice Age, can they escape before time runs out?
#13
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Andrew Lost #13: In the Garbage
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006
Shrunken time travelers navigate a world of garbage and discover the secrets of decomposition.
#14
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Andrew Lost #14: With the Bats
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006
Shrunken to bug size, three friends must escape a bat-filled cave.
#15
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Andrew Lost #15: In the Jungle
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007
Shrunken in the rainforest, can they survive and find Uncle Al?
#16
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Andrew Lost #16: In Uncle Al
Chapter Book · 2007
Shrunk to microscopic size, can they escape Uncle Al's bloodstream?
#17
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Andrew Lost #17: In the Desert
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
Tiny adventurers battle desert dangers to find their way home.
#18
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Andrew Lost #18: With the Frogs
Chapter Book · 2008
Shrunken explorers face hungry frogs and fierce pond creatures. Can they escape?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Andrew Lost series?
There are 18 books in the Andrew Lost series. It began with Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog in 2002, and the newest book, Andrew Lost #18: With the Frogs, was published in 2008.
What order should you read the Andrew Lost books in?
Start with Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #18.
What ages are the Andrew Lost books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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