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EllRay Jakes Books in Order | Wonderlit

EllRay Jakes

3 books · Ages 6–9 · Chapter Books

EllRay Jakes is a 3-book series for ages 6–9 by Sally Warner.

Where to Start

Ellray Jakes is Not a Chicken!

Start at the beginning: Ellray Jakes is Not a Chicken!

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Ellray Jakes is Not a Chicken!

Ellray Jakes is Not a Chicken!

EllRay Jakes the Recess King!

EllRay Jakes the Recess King!2011

EllRay Jakes Is Magic!

EllRay Jakes Is Magic!2012

What This Series Covers

Self-Confidence & Identity School Life Humor Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty

All books by Sally Warner →

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