Cynthia Lord Books in Order

Catherine has spent years making rules for her younger brother David, hoping to keep family life from spinning out of control. New friendships force her to question what normal means, and whether her own rules have gone too far.

A tiny hamster with big racing dreams builds his own hot rod with help from Dog, some mice, and the reader. The rhythmic, choice-filled story turns a simple race into a fun underdog win.

Tess loves her Maine island home and doesn't want the schoolhouse to close, which would force families to leave. When her family takes in Aaron, a foster child with his own hurts, Tess hopes luck and heart can save more than one future.

Hamster is sure his birthday should be the best day ever, even if it briefly seems like everyone forgot. Rhymes, choices, and a cheerful surprise party keep this outing light and lively.

Lucy moves to a lakeside house and starts seeing her new world through her camera, just as her famous photographer father taught her. A friendship with neighbor Nate leads her toward a photo contest and a harder truth about his grandmother's fading memory.

Hot Rod Hamster builds a box car from scratch for the Wacky Whatever Race, and readers help choose the parts. The downhill contest is simple, fast, and just right for kids moving into independent reading.

Suzannah can't have a pet at home, so she pours her heart into volunteering at the local shelter. When a guinea pig named Jelly Bean is surrendered, she is determined to find the little animal the perfect family.

At the fair, Hamster and his friends search for the very best ride of all. When Fearless Franco suddenly needs a backup driver, Hamster gets the chance to think big in a very big truck.

When Lily's blind old dog runs across the blueberry barrens of eastern Maine, Salma Santiago is the one who brings him back. Their friendship deepens over one summer, but prejudice and a local pageant test what belonging really means.

Hamster and his friends head to an ATV park looking for bumps, jumps, and muddy fun. When a family's ride gets stuck, the adventure turns into a rescue that proves small heroes can still save the day.

Hot Rod Hamster and Dog are eager to find the perfect costumes for a Halloween party. A spooky stop on the way turns into a friendly adventure that helps them make a memorable entrance.

A mischievous ferret named Merlin goes missing just as Suzannah arrives at the shelter. Finding him is only the start, because the Shelter Pet Squad also has to figure out what kind of home this clever pet really needs.

Hot Rod Hamster is getting ready for a big race, and young readers help him choose what he needs along the way. The fun comes from the speedy build-up, the teamwork, and the surprise of what counts as the best prize.

At a water park, Hamster and his new friend Holly challenge two dogs to a race down the waterslide. It's a quick, splashy early reader packed with rhyme, choices, and sunny competition.

When sato puppies arrive from Puerto Rico, Suzannah quickly falls for a sleepy little pup named Paloma. Helping Paloma find a home sounds wonderful, until Suzannah realizes she isn't ready to say goodbye.

On the night before her first day at public school, Emma helps rescue a pet rabbit and hopes it might help her make friends. Instead, she is paired with Jack, a classmate who makes her rethink what friendship really looks like.

In this true story, Cynthia Lord's family fosters two rescue rabbits, Peggoty and Benjamin, and helps them learn to trust people again. Photos and gentle narration show what it means to care for animals until they find a home.

Ivy, a doll now living at Anne's library, is not sure she wants to be borrowed at all. When Fern takes her home, both child and toy must face family change and figure out where they belong.

Tiny toy mouse Marco Polo is one of the library's least-borrowed Book Buddies, until he meets Seth, who is nervous about his first sleepover. Their shared adventure turns a small act of courage into something much bigger.

After her parents' divorce, Mia spends the summer alone with her grandmother in coastal Maine, hoping some things will stay the same. A rivalry with a neighbor over a rare white bird pushes her into a choice she may not be able to undo.