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Suzy Kline

Biography

Suzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married for thirty-eight years. They met in the state where they both grew up: California. Suzy grew up in Berkeley and Rufus in Sacramento. Suzy graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in European history. She met Rufus at the Davis campus while attending that campus for a year. They got married and lived in different places, including Canada, before settling into Connecticut, the state they now call home.Suzy taught in 5th and 6th grades at Shannon Elementary School in Richmond, California for 3 years, and 2nd and 3rd grades at Southwest Elementary School in Torrington, Connecticut for 24 years before retiring this past June. She now enjoys writing full-time and visiting schools and libraries. The couple share their home with two cats, Teeter and Hoag. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Emily, and four grandchildren: Jake, Kenna, Gabby and Saylor. A fifth grandchild is due in September, 2006. Suzy’s mother just turned 96. She dedicated her most recent book, Horrible Harry Takes the Cake to her.

Horrible Harry Says Goodbye
Horrible Harry and the Field Day Revenge!
Horrible Harry and the Battle of the Bugs
Horrible Harry and the Birthday Girl
Horrible Harry and the Top-Secret Hideout
Horrible Harry and the Wedding Spies
Horrible Harry and the Hallway Bully
Horrible Harry and the Missing Diamond
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Suzy's most recent book

Horrible Harry Says Goodbye
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · November 19, 2019

Horrible Harry Says Goodbye

By Suzy Kline · With Amy Wummer

Doug faces losing his best friend and a mysterious new neighbor.

80 pages· 5,370 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Horrible Harry Moves up to Third Grade

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A class trip turns into a revenge plot between sworn enemies.

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Horrible Harry in Room 2B

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

A second-grader navigates the challenges of elementary school with the help of his best friend, a mischievous classmate named Harry.

Horrible Harry and the Green Slime

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1989

A group of students in Room 2B participate in various activities and projects, including a secret pal exchange and an anti-smoking campaign, under the guidance of their teacher Miss Mackle.

Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1989

A second-grade class navigates various adventures and misadventures throughout the school year.

Horrible Harry's Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A boy struggles to cope with the loss of his front teeth and the changes it brings to his life and relationships

Horrible Harry Goes to Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

A class field trip on a riverboat sparks excitement and imagination.

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39

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Illustrated

3

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Picture books

1

Chapter books

38

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Horrible Harry Says Goodbye

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

Doug faces losing his best friend and a mysterious new neighbor.

Horrible Harry and the Field Day Revenge!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Field Day turns chaotic as accusations of cheating threaten friendships.

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$474

Horrible Harry and the Battle of the Bugs

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Can Harry and Song Lee save Doug from the dreaded lice outbreak?

Horrible Harry and the Birthday Girl

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Mary's birthday plans derail. Can her friends turn disaster into fun?

Horrible Harry and the Top-Secret Hideout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Can Harry save his secret hideout from becoming an apartment building?

Horrible Harry and the Wedding Spies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Uninvited kids crash their teacher's wedding, risking chaos to save the day.

Horrible Harry and the Hallway Bully

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Can Harry stop a bully misusing Safety Patrol power and earn his star badge?

Horrible Harry and the Missing Diamond

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013

A missing diamond and a talent show test Harry's detective skills.

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Horrible Harry and the Scarlet Scissors

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

A school art contest sparks rivalry and potential chaos in Room 3B.

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Horrible Harry and the June Box

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

A classroom heist to rescue a precious origami pig leads to unexpected chaos.

Horrible Harry and the Secret Treasure

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Kids unravel clues to uncover a suitcase's secret. Will they succeed or stumble?

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Horrible Harry Goes Cuckoo

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Indoor recess chaos leads to unexpected trouble and a surprise visitor.

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Horrible Harry on the Ropes

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

A missing valentine forces Harry to face his fear of heights. Can he conquer it in time?

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Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Harry's bug obsession leads to a classroom play. Will it be a hit or a disaster?

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Horrible Harry and the Dead Letters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

A mailbox mystery unfolds as Harry uncovers a thief's secret. Can he solve it before jumping to wrong conclusions?

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Horrible Harry Cracks the Code

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007

Can Harry crack the cafeteria code before his classmate ruins his detective dreams?

Herbie Jones and the Second Grade Slippers

Chapter Book · 2006

Second graders discover the power of respect.

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Horrible Harry Takes the Cake

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

A third-grade student tries to uncover the identity of his teacher's fiancé by investigating clues in the school library

Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

A ruined origami sparks a mysterious revenge plot at school.

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Horrible Harry and the Goog

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A cat's mischief leads two boys on a wild school chase. Can they avoid trouble?

Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A locked closet hides secrets that Harry and his classmates must uncover.

Horrible Harry and the Holidaze

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

A boy navigates the challenges of the holiday season with the help of his classmates and teacher.

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Horrible Harry and the Mud Gremlins

Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

A necklace, a secret, and a rule-breaking adventure await. Will they dare?

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Horrible Harry and the Dragon War

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

Best friends clash over a dragon project, causing chaos in Room 3B.

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$574

Horrible Harry at Halloween

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

A third-grade class celebrates Halloween with costumes and a mystery to be solved

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Horrible Harry Goes to the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

A class buys a telescope, but Harry dreams of reaching the moon. Can he make it happen?

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Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Will Harry conquer his fear of the Drop of Doom or endure endless teasing?

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Horrible Harry and the Purple People

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

Harry claims purple people invaded. Can he prove it?

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Horrible Harry and the Dungeon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

A student is wrongly accused of touching a butterfly's wing and is sent to the Suspension Room, where he discovers that the teacher in charge is not as scary as he thought.

Song Lee in Room 2B

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

A shy girl hides unexpected bravery and humor.

Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

A second-grade boy plans a wedding with his classmate on Valentine's Day, but things don't go as planned

Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1991

A class of students must come to terms with their teacher's sudden absence due to an injury and find a way to celebrate Christmas without her

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$574

Horrible Harry's Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A boy struggles to cope with the loss of his front teeth and the changes it brings to his life and relationships

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$574

Horrible Harry and the Green Slime

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1989

A group of students in Room 2B participate in various activities and projects, including a secret pal exchange and an anti-smoking campaign, under the guidance of their teacher Miss Mackle.

Sale price
$574

Horrible Harry in Room 2B

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

A second-grader navigates the challenges of elementary school with the help of his best friend, a mischievous classmate named Harry.

Herbie Jones

Chapter Book · 1985

Herbie faces school challenges, a tricky gift dilemma, and a field trip test.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Suzy Kline's books.

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Frank Remkiewicz

Illustrator / 21 shared books

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