Clarice Bean Books in Order

Clarice Bean wants a little peace, but her crowded family home rarely provides it. An irritating younger brother, a withdrawn teenage brother, and a distracted grandfather fill her account of everyday life with noise, frustrations, and unexpected comedy.

With their parents away, Clarice Bean and her siblings are left in Uncle Ted's care. A loose guinea pig, a missing grandfather, and a brother caught in railings soon test whether their firefighter uncle can manage the household.

Uncle Ted agrees to babysit Clarice Bean's lively household while the parents are away. With siblings, a wandering grandfather, and a visiting school guinea pig to supervise, the firefighter faces a week that may require all his rescue skills.

Clarice Bean needs an environmental science project, while her brother Kurt is determined to protect the planet. When a neighborhood tree is threatened, her family's protest gives her a very immediate way to investigate what caring for the Earth means.

Clarice Bean plans a school book project about her favorite detective, Ruby Redfort, with best friend Betty Moody. When Betty vanishes and Clarice receives an unwelcome new partner, a missing trophy adds another mystery to her increasingly confusing school days.

Clarice Bean dreads a spelling bee but hopes a role in the school musical might provide an escape. Trouble involving classmate Karl Wrenbury then puts friendship ahead of her own ambitions and challenges her ideas about who deserves help.

Clarice Bean keeps a notebook of worries, but her best friend's move brings a change she never anticipated. Even a coveted film premiere loses its appeal as Clarice tries to cope with separation and the possibility of unexpected new friendships.

Clarice Bean tries to spread Christmas joy through helpful deeds, cards, and a concert. Exhausted parents, decorating disasters, and a dog eating the turkey challenge her determination to make the family's holiday special.

During a sweltering summer, a stray dog follows Clarice Bean home and refuses to leave. Already in trouble with her sister, Clarice tries to care for the dog while keeping him hidden from her family.