Books by Wendy L. Brandes

3 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Sleepover Girls and Dear Know-It-All series, Wendy L. Brandes writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, loneliness & belonging, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Claire's Cursed Camping Trip
Sleepover Girls
1 book · Ages 4–11
MJ's Camp Crisis
Nina's Not Boy Crazy! (She Just Likes Boys)
Dear Know-It-All
2 books · Ages 7–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Claire's Cursed Camping Trip
MJ's Camp Crisis
Ages 8–11
3 books
Claire's Cursed Camping Trip
MJ's Camp Crisis
Nina's Not Boy Crazy! (She Just Likes Boys)
Ages 12–18
1 books
Nina's Not Boy Crazy! (She Just Likes Boys)

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyLoneliness & BelongingSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsResilience & PerseveranceBeing DifferentSchool Life

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