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Marcel the Shell Books

In order from The Most Surprised I've Ever Been to Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.

The Marcel the Shell series is a set of 2 picture books by Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp, published between 2011 and 2014. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 40 pages.

The Most Surprised I've Ever Been
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
The Most Surprised I've Ever Been
The Most Surprised I've Ever Been
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
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Marcel the Shell Series

2 books · Published 2011–2014

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How many books are in the Marcel the Shell series?

There are 2 books in the Marcel the Shell series. It began with The Most Surprised I've Ever Been in 2014, and the newest book, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Marcel the Shell books in?

Start with The Most Surprised I've Ever Been and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Marcel the Shell books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Marcel the Shell book is the longest?

The Most Surprised I've Ever Been (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 591 words (42 pages).

Which Marcel the Shell book is the shortest?

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is the shortest at 351 words (40 pages).

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