Book Series · 3 Books

Miss Nelson Books

In order from Miss Nelson Is Missing! to Miss Nelson Has a Field Day.

The Miss Nelson series is a set of 3 picture books by Harry G. Allard Jr., published between 1977 and 1985. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

About the series

What's Miss Nelson About?

Three funny school stories about gentle Miss Nelson, her unruly students, and the terrifying substitute teacher Viola Swamp.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977

Miss Nelson Is Missing!

By Harry G. Allard Jr., James Marshall (Illustrator)

A class of misbehaved students must navigate a new, strict teacher while trying to find their missing beloved teacher.

32 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Hardcover

Summary: In Room 207, chaos reigns until Miss Nelson vanishes, replaced by the stern Miss Viola Swamp. The unruly students, once dismissive of their kind teacher, now face a strict substitute who turns their world upside down. As they navigate this new regime, they begin to appreciate what they've lost. Will Miss Nelson return, and what lessons will the students learn in her absence? This humorous tale of mischief and realization is a delightful reminder of the value of kindness and respect.

In reading order

Miss Nelson Series

3 books · Published 1977–1985

#1 in Series

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$1899

Miss Nelson Is Missing!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977

A class of misbehaved students must navigate a new, strict teacher while trying to find their missing beloved teacher.

#2 in Series

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$958

Miss Nelson Is Back

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1982

Room 207's mischief meets its match with a terrifying substitute.

#3 in Series

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$858

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A tough coach arrives to save a losing football team.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2009

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$2089

The Miss Nelson Collection

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A mysterious substitute transforms a chaotic classroom. Can the students uncover her secret?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Miss Nelson series?

There are 3 books in the Miss Nelson series. It began with Miss Nelson Is Missing! in 1977, and the newest book, Miss Nelson Has a Field Day, was published in 1985.