Nancy Krulik Books in Order

Katie starts fourth grade excited to see her friends, but new classes bring unexpected challenges. Two magical transformations put her in Emma Weber's shoes with three younger siblings and on the runway for Suzanne's modeling debut.

Cloe's painting is chosen for an exhibition, and she wants a special outfit for opening night. Earning the money proves difficult when her enthusiasm keeps getting her fired from the jobs she takes at the mall.

Katie's Christmas season includes a motorcycle visit from her grandmother, a classroom Secret Santa exchange, and Cherrydale's holiday lights contest. Across three stories, the magic wind adds complications to celebrations she hopes will go smoothly.

Katie joins her family on a European vacation, but sightseeing becomes complicated when the magic wind follows her. Four transformations put her in the roles of a palace guard, flamenco dancer, gondolier, and Parisian artist.

Katie and Suzanne get a chance to see their favorite band backstage before a big concert. When Katie becomes one of the Bayside Boys and breaks up the group, she must help reunite them before showtime.

Children learn to name and write body parts in this illustrated activity book. Chalkboard surfaces invite drawing and handwriting practice, while prompts give parents ways to join in and help young readers connect words with pictures.

Jen and Jesse record their first year of marriage in a blog, sharing different views of their new life together. Disagreements over spending and everyday habits make them wonder whether their relationship can withstand the adjustments.

Pairs of rhyming words introduce young children to similarities in sounds and differences in meaning. Pictures, playful text, and chalkboard pages let them practice writing and drawing, with prompts for parents to share the activity.

Aspiring inventor Rodney Copperbottom travels to Robot City hoping to meet his hero, Bigweld. Instead, he finds Ratchet running the company and threatening older robots, forcing Rodney to fight for friends whose parts are wearing out.

Shy Miranda moves to Austin and takes up drumming as a way to come out of her shell. A cute bassist complicates her plans, leaving her to balance a new sense of herself with unexpected romance.

Katie's class is expecting a visit from author Nellie Farrow, but helping Suzanne with a website leaves Katie no time to read her book. Then the magic wind makes Katie the author just before her presentation.

Katie objects when sixth grader Selena plans to use pet mice in a science fair experiment. After the magic wind turns her into Selena, Katie tries to rescue the animals, creating a bigger problem at school.

Sarah has just twenty-four hours to tell Tim how she feels before he leaves for the army. She wants to support his decision and imagine a future together, but an unexpected disaster threatens their goodbye.

Katie and George fill the school day with practical jokes using a kit of prank supplies. When the magic wind turns Katie into George just as he is blamed, she must face the trouble they've caused.

Katie helps her father prepare for a television trivia game show, quizzing him before the competition. When the magic wind turns her into him just before the broadcast, she must answer questions on national television herself.

Katie visits a ski lodge over winter break after her actress friend Rosie invites her to a movie shoot. A beginner on the slopes, Katie faces a much bigger challenge when she becomes a ski instructor.

Kevin hopes to win his karate match as the best yellow belt in class. When Katie becomes him just before the competition, her lack of his skills puts his chance of victory in jeopardy.

Katie looks forward to Halloween contests and a costume parade, but a mysterious black kitten and the magic wind complicate her plans. Two transformations bring unexpected problems as she tries to enjoy the holiday with friends.

Katie heads to sleepaway camp for two weeks of friendships, activities, and Color War. The magic wind follows her there, bringing two transformations and adding unexpected complications to a summer that also includes encounters with wild animals.

Jenny McAfee thinks she's ready for sixth grade after studying her new school's handbook. Her confidence falters when best friend Addie abandons her for the popular seventh graders, leaving Jenny to navigate middle school without her.

A gossip columnist called Madame X spreads rumors through Joyce Kilmer Middle School, turning friends against each other. When the column reveals things only her circle could know, Jenny begins to suspect someone close to her.

Jenny's friends discover that Addie is running unopposed for sixth-grade class president and persuade Jenny to enter the race. Facing her former best friend on the ballot turns the school election into a personal challenge.

Katie's parents cannot attend the school's Parent-Kid Olympics, so her grandfather agrees to compete with her. She worries about his age, then gets a much closer understanding of his difficulties when the magic wind arrives.

Suzanne is upset when Miriam wins the part she wanted in the school play. Katie hopes to avoid the dispute, but becoming Miriam just before the performance leaves her facing an audience without knowing the songs or lines.

Katie becomes an Olympic skater during a performance and struggles on the ice. Before she can put things right, another transformation makes her a famous snowboarder, leaving her to handle two winter sports she cannot perform.

After Katie's complaints about dental visits frighten Emma's little brother Matthew, she accompanies him to reassure him. The magic wind then turns her into Dr. Sang, leaving Katie responsible for examining the terrified new patient's mouth.

A class visit to the aquarium goes wrong when Ms. Sweet drops her engagement ring into a tank. Katie becomes a clownfish and tries to retrieve it, but a shark makes the underwater search dangerous.

Two of Jenny's friends become finalists in a statewide history test challenge, giving their school an unexpected success. When the Pops accuse one of cheating, Jenny must consider whether the rumor could possibly be true.

Katie's class fears Mr. G. is leaving after he mentions cutting his ponytail and buying a suit. Their plan to keep him at school becomes more complicated when Katie turns into the teacher and discovers their mistake.

Katie refuses to collect worms to feed the class snake because she is a vegetarian. When the magic wind turns her into Slinky, she must experience the reptile lesson from the hungry snake's very different perspective.

Katie supports the Cherrydale Porcupines but resents the attention given to their new shortstop, Mike Reed. Becoming him through a switcheroo forces her to reconsider her judgment and face the demands of his place on the team.

Gifts and notes from a secret admirer leave Jenny wondering who likes her. Meanwhile, a basketball dispute divides Rachel and Felicia, who pressure their friends to take sides, putting Jenny's friendships under strain alongside the romantic mystery.

Dog walker Alana confides in handyman Connor about her clients' pampered pets while boyfriend Sammy grows controlling. She begins to wonder if Connor is a better match, until a discovery makes her question her impression of him.

Jenny and Addie compete to raise the most money at a school carnival, with the loser facing a day in embarrassing pajamas. A stylish new student's arrival raises the stakes as both sides hope she'll help them.

Katie and Suzanne both run for mayor of the fourth grade while Cherrydale prepares for its own election. Suzanne's attempts to sabotage Katie's campaign strain their friendship, and two switcheroos complicate Katie's understanding of political competition.

During fall spirit week, the Pops form an exclusive pep squad with matching outfits. Jenny's friends create their own rival group, while a mysterious person dressed as a lion mascot adds uncertainty to the school competition.

Jenny's friends launch a popular webcast, prompting the Pops to create a competing show. Their ratings battle grows into a contest between a fashion show and karaoke, with each group trying to win the biggest audience.

During a first-grade field trip to the firehouse, Carlos hides aboard a truck to trick his classmates. An emergency call takes him along unexpectedly, turning his prank into an encounter with the firefighters' real work.

Carlos would rather stay in kindergarten than begin first grade with Miss Popper. He plans to attend for just one day, but news of a mysterious new arrival gives him a reason to reconsider.

Katie's class visits the zoo while studying nocturnal animals, but Suzanne and Becky keep arguing. Then the magic wind turns Katie into a bat, giving her a very different view of the trip and its problems.

Two Christmas adventures take Katie to a tree farm and a Santa's Workshop theme park. The magic wind interrupts the holiday outings, leaving her to cope with unexpected transformations while everyone else enjoys the seasonal fun.

Katie and her friends are tired of Becky's endless talk about riding, but they attend her horse show anyway. When Katie turns into Becky's horse Brownie, she discovers the competition looks different from the saddle's other side.

Jenny's holiday excitement fades when she must buy a gift for a rival and learns a friend is leaving for Christmas. A missing New Year's party invitation then raises questions about what the popular crowd is plotting.

Jenny looks forward to science camp with her friends, until they must share a cabin with Addie and Dana. Trust exercises and a night hike force her to cooperate with classmates she would rather avoid.

A snow day leaves Jenny stuck at home with her former best friend Addie while everyone else goes sledding. Jenny hopes the upcoming school ski trip will be better, but their rivalry threatens that plan too.

Miss Popper's class must gather a hundred items for a display celebrating the hundredth day of school. The children can't agree on what to choose, and their differences threaten to spoil the shared project.

Katie gives her mother tap dancing lessons for Mother's Day, and Mrs. Carew eagerly practices. When the magic wind turns Katie into her mom just before an audition, a panicked performance threatens her mother's confidence.

Addie promises that pop star Cody Tucker will perform at the school dance, sending ticket sales soaring. When Jenny learns the claim was a bluff, she must help save the event and Addie's reputation.

Two Thanksgiving outings give Katie unexpected roles when the magic wind arrives. At a reconstructed Pilgrim village she becomes a historical performer, then a trip to New York puts her inside the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Justine celebrates April Fool's Day by pranking her first-grade teacher and classmates, but she doesn't know when to stop. As the jokes grow tiresome, her friends prepare a prank that could change her perspective.

Suzanne persuades Katie to get a new haircut before their band concert. At the salon, the magic wind turns Katie into the stylist just before Suzanne's appointment, leaving her responsible for a friend's hair.

Jenny brings her aunt, a greeting card art director, to school for Career Day. When the visitor takes an interest in Liza's artwork, Jenny struggles with jealousy that could damage her friendship and spoil the opportunity.

Katie's class celebrates Presidents' Day by dressing as presidents and presenting reports. The magic wind adds an unexpected complication by turning Katie into Millard Fillmore, leaving her scrambling to prevent the celebration from going wrong.

George Brown hopes to settle into his new school, but enormous magical burps make him behave wildly. As they land him in trouble at Sugarman Elementary, he must figure out how to stop the unwanted outbursts.

George volunteers as a stagehand for his school's talent show, determined to be helpful and responsible. His magical burps threaten those good intentions, turning preparations for the performance into another opportunity for unexpected chaos.

George wants to earn enough money for an expensive remote-controlled toy. Working at his mother's shop, selling lemonade, and staging a circus all seem promising, until magical burps interrupt each attempt at becoming a responsible businessman.

George's class visits a science museum with oversized exhibits about the human body. Despite his attempts to stop them, his magical burps come along, threatening to turn an educational outing into another embarrassing disaster.

After an encounter with squirrels, Jack discovers he can understand animals. When his friend Leo's homework disappears and their dog takes the blame, Jack uses his strange new ability to search for the real explanation.

School pranks grow serious when someone dyes the class guinea pig green and the principal threatens to cancel a trip. Jack and Elizabeth investigate, using Jack's ability to talk with animals to gather clues.

Jack finds his sister's tortoise hidden in his backpack during a class trip to a farm. When Tut disappears, Jack and Elizabeth question the animals, hoping to locate him before the group has to leave.

Katie's interest in cheerleading prompts Suzanne to create a rival squad, stirring arguments between classmates. Just as the tension rises, the magic wind turns Katie into a cheerleader balanced at the top of a pyramid.

George heads to a water park hoping to enjoy the slides and pools without causing trouble. His uncontrollable magical burps have other plans, turning what should be a carefree outing into another embarrassing adventure.

George promises to behave during Field Day, when his class takes part in an outdoor scavenger hunt. A magical super burp wrecks his efforts to avoid trouble and brings him into an unfortunate encounter with a skunk.

George tries eating onions to control his magical burps, but the remedy fails at the mall and miniature golf course. Now he must represent his school at a spelling bee without another disastrous interruption.

Katie's cruise promises miniature golf, swimming with dolphins, and time with her best friend Suzanne. Two visits from the magic wind turn the holiday into a pair of unexpected adventures that complicate her plans.

George prepares for his first scout camping trip by practicing with his father in the backyard. Once he reaches the wilderness, his magical super burp interrupts the outdoor adventure he had been eagerly awaiting.

This collection follows George through three adventures involving a skunk, a water park, and a science museum. His attempts to behave keep colliding with magical burps that turn ordinary outings into embarrassing and unpredictable trouble.

A shark tooth fossil disappears during Mia's aquarium birthday party, and staff blame Jack for taking it. He and Elizabeth must question the aquarium's animals to find the real thief and clear his name.

Two holiday stories follow George through a class play and a surprise visit from his old best friend. Christmas should be fun, but a dozen magical burps threaten to send his celebrations in unexpected directions.

Katie and her friends look forward to the town fair, with games, rides, and a beauty pageant to enjoy. The arrival of the magic wind threatens those plans, turning their day out into another unpredictable adventure.

Sheepdog puppy Sparky digs up a sparkling bone that sends him to London with a single bite. New friends and unfamiliar sights await, but getting into trouble means he must find a way back home.

Sparky uses his magic bone to escape obedience school and lands in Hawaii. After enjoying the beach with new friends, he faces a harder challenge when a friend needs help and the bone washes toward the sea.

George's teacher competes in a televised dance contest, and her students visit the studio to watch. His magical super burp arrives too, threatening to turn their chance to support her into a very public embarrassment.

As George prepares for school pictures, Alex pursues a record for the largest ball of chewed gum. George struggles to support his friend's sudden fame while jealousy and the super burp threaten both boys' plans.

Sparky's magic bone takes him to Rome, where two cats get hold of it. Chasing them through the city's landmarks, he must recover the bone or face being stranded far from his home.

George plays catcher for the Sugarman Sea Monkeys as they face their rivals in the baseball championships. With a victory at stake, his magical super burp threatens to interrupt the game at the worst possible moment.

George's Halloween plans are complicated by a mysterious prankster and news that a friend might move away. As magical burps create more chaos, he tries to solve the mystery and keep his friends together.

Sparky's visit to Tokyo goes wrong when his guide Nanami disappears in a crowd. Ninja Dogs accuse him of kidnapping their queen and seize his magic bone, forcing him to find her before he can return home.

Sparky's magic bone takes him to Washington, DC, where a new canine friend introduces him to life without a human family. Exploring monuments and the White House grounds brings trouble as Sparky wonders whether wandering freely suits him.

George competes for a chance to interview an astronaut and attend a space adventure program. Determined to beat Louie, he tackles fitness challenges and invents questions, overlooking how much the same prize means to his best friend Alex.

George wants to avoid his school's head-lice outbreak and prove his father's Career Day booth is better than Louie's. A bet involving his skull ring raises the stakes, but the event leaves him uncertain about both goals.

Sparky bites his magic bone to escape winter, only to land in snowy Switzerland. He meets Lena, a rescue dog with a poor sense of direction, and their search for food leads them into trouble in the mountains.

George's class must present family-tree reports on local television, and he discovers an unexpected connection to a little-known king. Anxiety about public embarrassment grows as he worries that his uncontrollable burp will interrupt the broadcast.

Sparky arrives in Brazil's Amazon rainforest and meets bush dogs whose home is threatened by destructive machinery. As trees disappear, he loses track of his buried magic bone and must find it to return home.

In Paris, Sparky befriends a French bulldog and offers to help him find a human companion. Their plans go wrong when they knock over paint cans and leave colourful pawprints across an artist's canvases.

George promises to serve dinner at a shelter, then learns his favourite movie star will visit town that day. Suspicions that Louie has read his private journal add another problem as he weighs keeping his promise against meeting his hero.

Sparky visits a Texas rodeo hoping to find work. Between barbecue, barrel racing, and helping another dog pursue a rodeo role, he enjoys the outing, but still needs to discover a job of his own.

George expects to win a charity snowboarding contest and meet his favourite professional snowboarder. Getting sick forces Alex to compete in his place, threatening George's plans and his school's chances of winning the winter-sports event.

Sparky's magic bone sends him to New York, where Barney shows him the city's sights. Barney dreams of becoming a Broadway star, but Sparky's arrival at the theatres could complicate his friend's hoped-for chance to perform.

George bets Louie that his basketball team will win, with the loser becoming the winner's butler. When Alex reports George's burp-induced misbehaviour and he is barred from playing, both the game and their friendship become complicated.

Chris's superhero comic is going to be published, exciting his friends George and Alex. Their enthusiasm disappears when they discover he has portrayed them as embarrassing villains, creating a quarrel that threatens the friendship and his launch party.

Sparky lands on Australia's Kangaroo Island and meets Mick, a puppy who has lost his family. He sets out to find Mick a new home, asking the island's animals for help as their search continues.

Logan's mother builds Java, a robot who must pass as his cousin at school. Logan hopes Java will help him win the science fair, but rival twins recruit Java and begin questioning the new boy's unusual abilities.

Java joins Logan's soccer team and scores so well that Logan loses his place as its star player. His robot cousin's reluctance to share the ball, followed by a water-induced malfunction, puts teamwork and their match in jeopardy.

Sparky helps African wild dogs search the Serengeti for a missing pack member. When he tries to return home, his magic bone sends him to India instead, where a new friend and a magic lamp complicate his journey.

Zeke Zander and his family crash their spaceship on Earth and must disguise themselves as humans while repairing it. Their antennae and talking cat Zeus make fitting in difficult as Zeke learns unfamiliar human customs.

Alien Zeke catches the flu while trying to fit in at school, but his symptoms include green goo leaking from his eyes. A group project makes hiding his strange illness harder and tests his friendships with human classmates.

Princess Serena wants to attend knight school, but her father requires her to prove her kindness first. Calling herself Princess Pulverizer, she begins a quest for good deeds with a friendly dragon and a frightened knight-in-training.

Logan lets his robot cousin Java do his homework, expecting effortless good grades. A classroom geography bee threatens to expose the cheating, so Logan must study for himself and compete against both Java and the formidable Silverspoon twins.

Logan wins a part in the school play, leaving robot cousin Java without their usual after-school company. Java seeks friendship among household appliances and a phone's voice program, then risks revealing his secret while helping backstage.