Flat Stanley
A boy wakes up one morning to find himself flat as a pancake after a bulletin board falls on him during the night.
Book Series · 7 Books
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A boy wakes up one morning to find himself flat as a pancake after a bulletin board falls on him during the night.
7 books · Published 1983–2013
A boy discovers a magic lamp and releases a genie who grants his wishes, but things don't always go as planned.
A family travels to a distant planet to meet an alien race.
A young girl travels to a boy's house to ask for his help in saving Christmas
Stanley turns invisible after a storm. Can he return to normal?
A boy who has the ability to become flat must navigate the challenges of his condition while also helping others in need.
A storm leaves Stanley invisible. What now?
A boy wakes up one morning to find himself flat as a pancake after a bulletin board falls on him during the night.
15 books · Published 2009–2018
A boy is sent to Egypt to help with an archaeological expedition, but things take a turn when he discovers the true intentions of the expedition leader.
A family embarks on a vacation to Mount Rushmore, where they meet a cowgirl and get caught up in a mystery involving a gold mine
A young boy travels to Japan to meet his idol, the famous movie star Oda Nobu, and becomes his personal ninja, but things take a turn when Oda Nobu is kidnapped by a group of crazy fans.
A boy and his brother go on a skiing vacation, but things take a turn when the brother gets injured and the boy meets a new friend who helps him navigate a series of adventures
A flat boy travels to Mexico to discover the secret ingredient of a famous chef's dish.
A boy travels to Africa to find answers about his flatness
A boy is flattened by a bulletin board and becomes involved in a Chinese acrobatic performance
A boomerang mishap sends Stanley on a wild Australian outback adventure.
A boy who was flattened by a bulletin board travels the world and becomes a national hero in the United States
A mysterious truck follows Stanley in Texas, leading to a suspenseful showdown at the Alamo.
A flat boy goes on a secret mission to protect the Mona Lisa from being stolen.
A boy helps a girl in a wheelchair escape from Alcatraz Island.
Stanley faces a choice: stay flat or become a regular kid in Boston's historic adventure.
A boy is tasked with finding a missing ring that is part of the crown jewels.
Lost in New York, can Stanley find his way back before the big event?
10 books · Published 2009–2019
A firehouse visit turns into an unexpected rescue mission.
A boy who has been flat since a bulletin board fell on him tries out for a baseball team.
A boy's flatness helps him save the day on a family camping trip.
A missing ring turns show-and-tell into a mystery. Can it be found?
A flat boy helps a baker come up with a new idea to save his business.
Stanley skates on thin ice as the weather warms unexpectedly.
Flat Stanley discovers sunken treasure but must choose between gold and saving a dolphin. Will he find the treasure again?
A boy helps his uncle solve a mystery on his farm.
Flat Stanley must outsmart bees to save his friends during a backyard game.
A boy and his brother attend a Halloween party at school and help a friend retrieve a stolen prize from a bully.
1 book · Published 2025
A boy wakes up flat and discovers a world of unexpected adventures.
There are 7 books in the Flat Stanley series. It began with Flat Stanley in 2013, and the newest book, Flat Stanley, was published in 2013.
Start with Flat Stanley and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring Flat Stanley to life.
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