Mallory on the Move
A young girl must choose between her old best friend and a new one after moving to a new neighborhood.
Book Series · 24 Books
In order from Mallory on the Move to Mallory McDonald, Super Sitter.
A young girl must choose between her old best friend and a new one after moving to a new neighborhood.
24 books · Published 1982–2018
A young girl starts a business to buy a purse, but success feels like failure.
An unwanted puppy steals the spotlight, leaving Mallory feeling sidelined. Can she reclaim her place in the family?
New school, new challenges. Can Mallory find her place?
A young girl must choose between her old best friend and a new one after moving to a new neighborhood.
A nine-year-old's birthday month spirals into chaos.
Feeling left out on a cruise, can she find happiness for her friends?
A secret admirer, a potential family merger, and a diary full of questions. Can Mallory navigate the chaos of love and friendship?
Mallory's lie spirals out of control on Career Day. Can she fix it?
Mallory's perfect school year unravels with a crush and a teacher clash.
Camp turns challenging for Mallory. Can she find happiness?
A class trip to D.C. tests friendships and leads to unexpected discoveries.
Mallory's New Year's Eve plans crumble when illness strikes. Is a surprise in store?
Can she save the planet and her friendships?
A girl navigates crushes, family drama, and a pesky dog. Can she solve her tangled life?
A lead role strains a friendship. Can both survive the spotlight?
A birthday sleepover spirals into chaos with uninvited guests and hurt feelings.
A curious sister spies on her brother's secretive romance, uncovering unexpected truths.
A boy likes Mallory, but her friend's advice leads to trouble.
Two friends in New York face a dilemma: only one can shine on TV.
Stuck in band with a tuba, she dreads the showcase. Can practice change her tune?
A new baby disrupts Mallory's world. Can she find her place again?
Two best friends face a new arrival that threatens their bond. Can friendship survive the equation of three?
Struggling to score, can she prove there's more to teamwork than winning?
Can Mallory juggle babysitting chaos and school challenges without losing herself?
There are 24 books in the Mallory McDonald series. It began with Mallory on the Move in 2004, and the newest book, Mallory McDonald, Super Sitter, was published in 2018.
Start with Mallory on the Move and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #24.
The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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