Book Series · 4 Books

First Love Books

In order from Fifteen to Sister of the Bride.

The First Love series is a set of 4 chapter books by Beverly Cleary, published between 1956 and 1963. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 310 pages.

Fifteen
The Luckiest Girl
Jean and Johnny
Sister of the Bride
Fifteen
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Fifteen
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1956

Fifteen

By Beverly Cleary

A young girl navigates the excitement and anxiety of her first crush.

238 pages· 47,890 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Jane's heart races when the most popular boy asks her out. But is she ready for her first date? As doubts swirl—will her parents approve, will she embarrass herself—Jane must confront her insecurities. Can she find the confidence to embrace this new experience, or will her fears hold her back? Dive into the joys and worries of a young girl's first crush, where every moment feels like a thrilling adventure.
In reading order

First Love Series

4 books · Published 1956–1963

#1
Fifteen
#1 in Series
Sale price
$799

Fifteen

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1956

A young girl navigates the excitement and anxiety of her first crush.

#2
The Luckiest Girl
#2 in Series
Sale price
$674

The Luckiest Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958

A new school year brings unexpected love and choices for Shelley.

#3
Jean and Johnny
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Jean and Johnny

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1959

A girl navigates first love, unsure if her feelings are reciprocated.

#4
Sister of the Bride
#4 in Series
Sale price
$958

Sister of the Bride

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1963

A young girl navigates family chaos as her sister's wedding approaches, questioning her own dreams of romance.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the First Love series?

There are 4 books in the First Love series. It began with Fifteen in 1956, and the newest book, Sister of the Bride, was published in 1963.

What order should you read the First Love books in?

Start with Fifteen and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the First Love books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which First Love book is the longest?

The Luckiest Girl (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 62,880 words (317 pages).

Which First Love book is the shortest?

Fifteen (Book #1) is the shortest at 47,890 words (238 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring First Love to life.

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Beverly Cleary

Author

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