Meet Abby at the beginning
Start with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining to meet Abby, her best friends, and her very different twin sisters before those relationships begin to change.
Book Series · 20 Books
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes Books
In order from Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining to Sealed with a Kiss.
Twenty diary-style chapter books follow fifth-grader Abby Hayes through school, friendships, family life, and the everyday work of growing up.
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Reading order
How to Read the Abby Hayes Books
Read the twenty numbered books from Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining through Sealed with a Kiss. Each book has its own everyday problem, but Abby's friendships, family relationships, and school life develop in sequence.
The two longer Super Specials fit between the numbered books: The Best Is Yet to Come follows book 13 and Knowledge Is Power follows book 14. They cover Abby's transition out of fifth grade and into middle school.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These gentle, illustrated school stories focus on relatable worries: fitting in, sibling conflict, changing friendships, embarrassment, crushes, and self-confidence. Abby makes mistakes and records both her frustrations and encouraging quotations in her journal; problems are generally resolved through reflection, honesty, and support from family or friends.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Moving up to middle school
A reader already near the end of fifth grade can begin the Super Specials after book 13, when Abby is preparing for graduation and a new school.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$189
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
By Anne Mazer
Can Abby outshine her siblings?
128 pages· 16,772 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Abby is determined to step out of her siblings' shadows and prove her worth. As she embarks on a journey to showcase her unique talents, she faces unexpected challenges that test her resolve. Will Abby find her own path to greatness, or will the pressure to measure up to her family hold her back? Dive into Abby's world and discover if she can carve out her own identity amidst the expectations.
In reading order
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes Series
20 books · Published 2000–2009
#1
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$189
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000
Can Abby outshine her siblings?
#2
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$474
The Declaration of Independence
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000
A girl must prove her maturity to attend the Fall Festival.
#3
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$474
Reach for the Stars
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000
Abby seeks her unique talent amidst her extraordinary siblings.
#4
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$474
Have Wheels, Will Travel
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001
Can Abby save enough money for new rollerblades, or will her spending habits derail her plans?
#5
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$474
Look Before You Leap
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2001
A summer pet adoption turns into a juggling act of friendship and responsibility.
#6
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$474
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001
An advice column lands Abby in unexpected trouble and opportunity.
#7
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$1387
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002
Abby must navigate a science fair with an unexpected partner.
#8
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$474
The More, The Merrier
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002
A fifth grader's quest to transform her room leads to unexpected challenges.
#9
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$474
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002
A fifth grader struggles to find her place when her best friend leaves town.
#10
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$474
Everything New Under the Sun
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003
A fifth grader finds unexpected friendship during a spring break getaway.
#11
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$474
Too Close For Comfort
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003
Abby invites a new friend on a camping trip, but will their friendship survive the weekend?
#12
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$474
Good Things Come in Small Packages
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003
Two friends face chaos as their class project unravels. Can they save the day?
#13
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$474
Some Things Never Change
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004
Reunited friends face changes and jealousy tests their bond. Can they rediscover their connection?
#14
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$474
It's Music to My Ears
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005
Abby musters courage to approach her crush, a mysterious sax player.
#15
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$474
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005
A sixth-grade thief tests Abby's loyalty and detective skills.
#16
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$474
That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005
Abby risks breaking school rules to fund her dream of writing camp.
#17
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$474
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006
Abby's world turns upside down when her family decides to move unexpectedly.
#18
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$474
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008
A family trip to Paris turns chaotic, prompting Abby to seek her own adventure.
#19
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$474
All That Glitters Isn't Gold
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2009
Abby finds a coveted phone. Will she return it or keep it for herself?
#20
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$474
Sealed with a Kiss
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009
Abby receives mysterious love notes. Who's behind them, and is she ready for romance?
Longer companion stories
Abby Hayes Super Specials
2 books · Published 2004
Two extended stories bridge Abby's graduation from fifth grade and her first experiences in middle school.
#1
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$1520
The Best Is Yet to Come
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004
Abby's summer plans unravel when unexpected guests arrive, turning her world upside down.
#2
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$574
Knowledge Is Power
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2004
Sixth grade looms with unexpected challenges. Can Abby navigate the changes?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series?
There are 20 books in the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series. It began with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining in 2000, and the newest book, Sealed with a Kiss, was published in 2009.
What order should you read the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes books in?
Start with Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #20.
What ages are the Amazing Days of Abby Hayes books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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