Meet the original Grace
Begin with Just Grace, where Grace explains how a classroom naming mix-up gave her a nickname she does not like—and how her empathy superpower works.
Book Series · 12 Books
Just Grace Books
In order from Just Grace to Just Grace Gets Crafty.
Third grader Grace narrates twelve warm, illustrated school stories about friendship, misunderstandings, creativity, and her self-declared empathy powers.
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Reading order
How to Read the Just Grace Books
Read the twelve novels in publication order, beginning with Just Grace. The everyday problems are self-contained, but classmates, friendships, and Grace's growing confidence carry from one book to the next.
Sources: Charise Mericle Harper's official chapter-books page, Hachette author page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Conflicts stay close to elementary-school life: jealousy, exclusion, rumors, embarrassment, changing friendships, school projects, sleepovers, pets, and worries about disappointing people. Grace makes mistakes, but empathy and repair remain at the center of the stories.
Grace's doodles, lists, and conversational narration break up the text for developing readers. The humor is gentle, with little physical peril and no continuing villain.
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 · 2007
Just Grace
A young girl navigates the challenges of school and friendships while trying to help her neighbor who is struggling with a broken leg and a scared cat.
144 pages· 16,516 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: Grace adores cats and comics, but when her neighbor's cat vanishes, her attempts to comfort Mrs. Luther spiral into chaos. As her plans backfire, Grace faces unexpected challenges and must navigate her dislike for classmate Sammy Stringer. Can she solve the mystery and mend the mess she's made? Discover how Grace's creativity and determination might just save the day.
In reading order
Just Grace Series
12 books · Published 2007–2014
#1
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Just Grace
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007
A young girl navigates the challenges of school and friendships while trying to help her neighbor who is struggling with a broken leg and a scared cat.
#2
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Still Just Grace
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007
A young girl navigates the challenges of school and friendships while dealing with her own unique struggles and emotions.
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Just Grace Walks the Dog
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
A girl must prove she's responsible enough for a real dog.
#4
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Just Grace Goes Green
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Can Grace save the planet and reclaim Mimi's beloved toy?
#5
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Just Grace and the Snack Attack
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
Discover the quirky adventures of a spunky third grader navigating friendship, jealousy, and snack attacks.
#6
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Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Can Grace's empathy help tame a Terrible Tutu and forge new friendships?
#7
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Just Grace and the Double Surprise
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011
Grace and Mimi face unexpected surprises with a new sibling.
#8
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Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012
Grace plans a surprise for a wedding, but will it succeed?
#9
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Just Grace, Star on Stage
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012
Grace wants the lead role, but learns there's more than one way to shine.
#10
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Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013
Grace faces a cupcake challenge with an unexpected partner. Can she lead her team to success?
#11
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Just Grace and the Super Sleepover
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013
A sleepover looms, but something holds Grace back. What could it be?
#12
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Just Grace Gets Crafty
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014
Grace must craft a winning idea to save the day at the fair.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Just Grace series?
There are 12 books in the Just Grace series. It began with Just Grace in 2007, and the newest book, Just Grace Gets Crafty, was published in 2014.
What order should you read the Just Grace books in?
Start with Just Grace and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Just Grace books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Just Grace book is the longest?
Just Grace, Star on Stage (Book #9) is the longest book in the series at 22,285 words (208 pages).
Which Just Grace book is the shortest?
Just Grace (Book #1) is the shortest at 16,516 words (144 pages).
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