Jane O’Connor Books in Order

Six Fancy Nancy stories come together in this treasury for beginning readers. Nancy brings her love of fancy words and outfits to everyday adventures, including school occasions and baking cupcakes, where her plans don't always go smoothly.

Nancy becomes fascinated by things that bring good or bad luck, but keeping track of every superstition grows overwhelming. As her list expands, she must decide which beliefs deserve a place in her everyday life.

Nancy and Bree decide to match Nancy's babysitter Annie with her guitar teacher Andy. Their secret-admirer scheme seems like a clever way to create romance, but helping two people fall in love proves harder than they expect.

Nancy plans a birthday celebration for Frenchy, inviting friends to share the occasion with her dog. Making a puppy party feel fancy is one challenge; finding out whether the guest of honor will behave is another.

Nancy enjoys autumn's colors as she helps her parents rake leaves. The prettiest leaves give her an idea for a creative project, turning an ordinary family chore into an opportunity to make something of her own.

Nancy imagines her uncle's wedding will be a royal occasion with a role for a flower girl. The actual plans involve a simple ceremony by a lake, leaving her to adjust her expectations about the celebration.

Six stories follow Nancy through autumn school days and family celebrations, from apple picking to Halloween and Thanksgiving. The collection includes Splendid Speller and Fancy Day in Room 1-A, showing how ordinary occasions inspire her elaborate plans.

Scout experiences her first Christmas and finds plenty of tempting things to play with during the preparations. Ribbon looks especially inviting, but the puppy's attempts to join in threaten to turn the holiday decorations into a mess.

Nancy believes she may have the power to predict the future after events seem to match her expectations. As more apparent predictions unfold, she tries to determine whether she has a special gift or is noticing coincidences.

Nancy discovers a silver key in an old rolltop desk bought at a tag sale. She and Bree investigate its hidden history while a classroom time-capsule project adds another reason to think about the past.

Nancy enjoys her class trip to the aquarium until she reaches the jellyfish exhibit. With encouragement from Ms. Glass and her friends, she faces her fear and plans a special project to thank her teacher.

Nancy visits the beach with JoJo, Bree, Freddy, and Frenchy, where they spend the day building an elaborate sand palace. Their creation looks wonderful, but the approaching tide raises a problem they can't ignore.

Nancy looks forward to gathering candy while trick-or-treating with friends and family on Halloween. Resisting the treats in her pumpkin pail proves difficult, and her enthusiasm raises the question of whether she can enjoy too much candy.

Three stories follow Nancy on class outings to a museum, a planetarium, and an aquarium. Motion sickness, disappointing plans, and a fear of jellyfish challenge her excitement as she discovers ways to enjoy unfamiliar experiences.

Three stories bring Nancy into contact with a new classmate from Paris, a shy talent-show partner, and an unkind relay teammate. Her expectations meet unexpected challenges as she learns how to work with different people.

Pajama Day, Fancy Day in Room 1-A, and Super Secret Surprise Party bring together three classroom celebrations. Nancy faces friendship worries, an unexpectedly plain teacher, and the challenge of keeping preparations secret while making each occasion special.

Spectacular Spectacles, Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts, and Too Many Tutus form this three-story collection. Nancy's enthusiasm for accessories and outfits meets everyday challenges involving glasses, picture-day hair, and deciding what to keep or share.

Three stories follow Nancy as she tries to arrange when a loose tooth falls out, worries about lucky and unlucky things, and anticipates a planetarium visit. Everyday surprises test her attempts to make events go perfectly.

Nancy celebrates changing seasons through snow-day play, colorful autumn leaves, a sand palace, and a spring fashion show. These collected stories follow her creative plans outdoors, where weather and an approaching tide can bring unexpected challenges.

Nancy Clancy invites children to record their own private thoughts and wishes. Illustrated prompts, activities, drawing spaces, and stickers turn the diary into a place to explore ideas and make each entry their own.

Nancy loves her Green Goblins soccer team, from its uniform to cheering for friends. Her slow legs are another matter. She hopes to improve enough to feel comfortable on the field, even without becoming a star.

After months of guitar practice, Nancy hopes to stand out in her school play. When a video of her performance spreads online, the attention brings embarrassment instead of the kind of fame she wanted.

Nancy and Bree celebrate spring by planning a fashion show for their dolls, Marabelle and Chiffon. Creating costumes gives the friends a chance to turn their ideas about the season into outfits for the runway.

Nancy and her classmates plan a surprise party, preparing refreshments and decorating their classroom together. Keeping their preparations secret becomes part of the challenge as they try to make the celebration a surprise from beginning to end.

Nancy enjoys reading with Violet every Monday at school. After several missed meetings, she begins to miss her reading buddy. The two friends need to find another way to share books outside their usual routine.

Backward Day turns Nancy's school routine upside down, with everyone dressed for the occasion. When Ms. Glass runs out of ideas, Nancy must think of another way for her classmates to keep the celebration going.

Nancy decides she wants to become rich and recruits Bree to help her make money. Their business ideas bring unexpected difficulties, forcing the friends to reconsider what they hope to gain from their plans.

Nancy reassures JoJo before her little sister's first sleepover away from home. She considers herself an expert, but bedtime brings worries of her own. The sisters discover that confidence can be harder to maintain after dark.

An overflowing jewelry collection inspires Nancy to swap pieces with Bree. Then she starts missing the charm bracelet she traded away. Asking for it back could be awkward, especially if her friend wants to keep it.

JoJo's class bunny, Nibbles, is spending Easter weekend with the Clancys. As Bree and Freddy arrive for an egg hunt, the rabbit disappears. Nancy needs to find her before the missing pet draws attention.

JoJo joins Daddy in the kitchen to make a cake, helping mix the batter and decorate the finished treat. Their baking project has a secret purpose: they are keeping the recipient a surprise.

JoJo loves making messes, but a pillow fight leaves Daddy unhappy with the results. Once the cleanup is finished, she starts thinking about a gift for him that could give mess-making a different purpose.

JoJo has a wand and a cape and wants to perform magic. Making flowers appear proves harder than dressing the part. Nancy's little sister must work out how to turn her imagined trick into something she can show.

Nancy hopes to become the star reporter of her class newspaper. Finding its current articles dull, she and Bree search for more exciting news. Their reporting raises questions about which information should remain private.

As Nancy prepares to return to school, Frenchy's repeated mischief sends the puppy toward lessons of her own. The Clancys enroll her in puppy school, hoping she can learn to behave after a troublesome summer.

Nancy and Bree eagerly await their class trip to the Big Bubble Show. When illness keeps Bree home, Nancy decides to organize a performance with her classmates so her friend can share the fun.

Nancy and Bree lead Freddy and JoJo on a search for a unicorn, following trails of glitter. The younger children soon tire of the quest, but the two friends are determined to keep looking.

JoJo helps Mommy and Daddy care for new twins, but their matching looks make telling them apart difficult. Nancy's little sister tries to devise a way to identify each baby while joining in the family's new routine.

Nancy and Bree discover kittens outside in the rain and help find them homes. Nancy keeps one, but introducing it to Frenchy creates a new problem: she wants both her pets to get along.

With Bree away visiting her grandmother, Nancy befriends glamorous Lily, an older girl from Paris. Their happy weekend becomes complicated when Bree returns, leaving Nancy to discover whether a new friendship can coexist with her bond with her best friend.