Start with Clementine
Begin with book #1 and continue in order as the school year and family story develop.
Book Series · 7 Books
Clementine Books
In order from Clementine to Completely Clementine.
Seven funny, illustrated chapter books about an observant and energetic third grader navigating school, friendship, family, and everyday misunderstandings.
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Reading order
How to Read the Clementine Books
Read the seven books in publication order, beginning with Clementine. Each school-and-family adventure has its own central problem, but friendships, classroom relationships, and changes at home carry forward through Clementine's third-grade year.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Clementine often acts before she has thought a problem through, leading to school trouble, friendship conflict, and funny misunderstandings with adults. The consequences stay grounded in everyday family and classroom life rather than serious danger.
Later books include worry about a missing cat, family disagreements, and Clementine's mixed feelings about a new sibling. The warm illustrations, humor, and short chapters make this an approachable bridge into longer chapter books.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The opening book gives the clearest introduction to Clementine's family, school, and distinctive way of seeing the world.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006
Clementine
By Sara Pennypacker, Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
A third-grade girl navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.
160 pages· 12,748 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Clementine, a spirited third grader, faces a week of chaos: a haircut mishap lands her in the principal's office, her best friend Margaret is furious, and even her mother is upset. As each day brings new challenges, Clementine must navigate misunderstandings and mishaps. Can she find a way to mend friendships and restore peace before the week ends? Join Clementine on her hilarious and heartfelt journey to make things right.
In reading order
Clementine Series
7 books · Published 2006–2015
#1
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Clementine
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006
A third-grade girl navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.
#2
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$574
The Talented Clementine
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007
A young girl navigates the challenges of a school talent show while trying to find her own unique talent
#3
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Clementine's Letter
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007
A third grader schemes to keep her favorite teacher from leaving for Egypt.
#4
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Clementine, Friend of the Week
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010
A third-grade girl navigates friendships and personal growth while dealing with the loss of her beloved pet.
#5
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Clementine and the Family Meeting
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011
A third-grader navigates the challenges of growing up, including a new baby on the way, a missing pet rat, and a science project gone wrong.
#6
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Clementine and the Spring Trip
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013
A third-grader navigates the challenges of growing up, including friendships, family, and self-discovery.
#7
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Completely Clementine
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015
A third-grader navigates the challenges of growing up, including family, friendship, and finding her place in the world.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Clementine series?
There are 7 books in the Clementine series. It began with Clementine in 2006, and the newest book, Completely Clementine, was published in 2015.
What order should you read the Clementine books in?
Start with Clementine and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
What ages are the Clementine books best for?
The series is best for ages 7–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Clementine book is the longest?
Completely Clementine (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 17,157 words (208 pages).
Which Clementine book is the shortest?
The Talented Clementine (Book #2) is the shortest at 7,415 words (160 pages).
The people
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