Clementine Series

by Sara Pennypacker

This warmhearted early chapter book series follows an endearingly impulsive and creative young girl navigating the social and emotional world of elementary school — from talent shows and friendship conflicts to family changes and school mishaps — with humor, honesty, and a distinct and lovable voice. The series is aimed at early independent readers and is known for its funny, relatable protagonist and reassuring emotional tone.

Books in The Clementine series in order:

Clementine Book cover
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1
Clementine
Recommended For Ages
7
+

Third-grader Clementine is full of good intentions, but her impulsive nature leads to a series of mishaps including accidentally dyeing a classmate's hair and getting into trouble with her building's grumpy superintendent. A funny, empathetic novel about a spirited girl who sees the world differently. The first in a beloved series.

The Talented Clementine Book cover
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2
The Talented Clementine
Recommended For Ages
7
+

Clementine feels left out when her best friend gets the lead in the school talent show and Clementine believes she has no talents, leading to a series of attempts to discover what makes her special. A warm, funny continuation about self-worth and friendship.

Clementine: The Talented Clementine Book cover
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2
Clementine: The Talented Clementine
Recommended For Ages
7
+

In this second book in a series about an endearingly impulsive young girl, a school talent show sends the main character into a spiral of self-doubt as she wonders whether she has any real skill to offer. The story is warm, funny, and reassuring for early readers.

Clementine Friend of the Week Book cover
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3
Clementine Friend of the Week
Recommended For Ages
7
+

When Clementine is chosen as Friend of the Week at school, she worries that her family isn't interesting enough and tries to make them more impressive, leading to comic misunderstandings. Another charming entry in the series.

Clementine and the Family Meeting Book cover
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4
Clementine and the Family Meeting
Recommended For Ages
7
+

Clementine's parents call a family meeting, and Clementine is convinced they're going to announce terrible news, leading to a series of anxious misunderstandings. A continuation of the series' warmth and humor.

Clementine and the Spring Trip Book cover
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5
Clementine and the Spring Trip
Recommended For Ages
7
+

Clementine goes on a school field trip and navigates the challenges of being away from home, following rules, and managing her impulsive nature. The final book in the series, full of the warmth and humor that made Clementine beloved.