Penny Draws a School Play
A young girl faces big changes and anxiety, finding solace in doodles.
Book Series · 6 Books
In order from Penny Draws a School Play to Penny Draws a Best Friend.
The Penny Draws series is a set of 6 chapter books by Sara Shepard, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages.
A young girl faces big changes and anxiety, finding solace in doodles.
6 books · Published 2023–2025
A young girl faces big changes and anxiety, finding solace in doodles.
A girl navigates friendship and family chaos while hunting for treasure with an old map.
A girl faces her fears on a thrilling trip to New York City.
A girl faces her fears in a televised pickleball tournament.
A mysterious note and etiquette class challenge a young girl's readiness to grow up.
Fifth grade brings mystery and friendship challenges for Penny. Can she navigate anxiety and find her true friends?
There are 6 books in the Penny Draws series. It began with Penny Draws a School Play in 2023, and the newest book, Penny Draws a Best Friend, was published in 2023.
Start with Penny Draws a School Play and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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