Book Series · 2 Books

Sam Abernathy Books

In order from The Size of the Truth to Bye-bye, Blue Creek.

The Sam Abernathy series is a set of 2 chapter books by Andrew Smith, published between 2019 and 2020. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Size of the Truth

By Andrew Smith

A boy confronts his past trauma to pursue his culinary dreams and uncover a hidden truth.

266 pages· 50,948 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Hardcover

Summary: Sam Abernathy, once trapped in a well, battles PTSD and parental expectations to chase his dream of becoming a chef. As he navigates eighth grade, he faces the boy he believes pushed him into the well and enters a macaroni and cheese cook-off. Can Sam uncover the truth buried in his memory and find his own path?

The complete set

Sam Abernathy Series

2 books · Published 2019–2020

Series

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$1697

The Size of the Truth

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy confronts his past trauma to pursue his culinary dreams and uncover a hidden truth.

Series

Sale price

$1799

Bye-bye, Blue Creek

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A boy's summer plans unravel when vampires move in next door.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sam Abernathy series?

There are 2 books in the Sam Abernathy series. It began with The Size of the Truth in 2019, and the newest book, Bye-bye, Blue Creek, was published in 2020.