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Book #8 · Chapter Book · 1986
Pickle Puss
A reading contest decides who keeps a stray cat. Who will win fairly?
80 pages· 5,611 words
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Book Series · 11 Books
The Kids of the Polk Street School Books
In order from Pickle Puss to Purple Climbing Days.
The Kids of the Polk Street School series is a set of 11 chapter books by Patricia Reilly Giff, published between 1982 and 1986. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 80 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Kids of the Polk Street School Series
11 books · Published 1982–1986
#8
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$674
Pickle Puss
Chapter Book · 1986
A reading contest decides who keeps a stray cat. Who will win fairly?
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$759
December Secrets
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1982
Emily must befriend her least favorite classmate for a month. Can she survive the challenge?
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$674
In the Dinosaur's Paw
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1982
A magic ruler grants wishes, but when it vanishes, can Richard fix his troubles?
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$574
Say Cheese
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1982
Lost in the woods, Emily seeks friendship and a way back before it's too late.
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$674
Snaggle Doodles
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1982
Can Emily's group invent something in time, or face classroom failure?
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$599
The Candy Corn Contest
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1982
Guess the candy count, but each guess requires reading. Can Richard win?
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$903
The Valentine Star
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982
A Valentine's Day card project is threatened by a friendship rift.
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$674
Fish Face
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1984
Emily must prove her new friend is a thief, but no one believes her.
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$674
The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1984
Left back, Richard faces teasing and trouble. Can he turn things around?
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$474
Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1985
A young boy struggles to find a real person to write about for a school project, while navigating the challenges of elementary school and his relationships with his family and friends.
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$474
Purple Climbing Days
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1985
A boy's fear of climbing ropes leads to a tense encounter with a feared teacher.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Kids of the Polk Street School series?
There are 11 books in the Kids of the Polk Street School series. It began with Pickle Puss in 1986, and the newest book, Purple Climbing Days, was published in 1985.
What order should you read the Kids of the Polk Street School books in?
Start with Pickle Puss and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.
What ages are the Kids of the Polk Street School books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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