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Dan Gutman

285books in catalog
Most common themes

Juvenile FictionHumorous StoriesSchool & EducationReadersChapter BooksSports & Recreation

About this author’s books

These books offer a lively, approachable reading experience that balances humor with moments of reflection, often centered around school life, friendship, and sports. The tone tends to be lighthearted and engaging, with stories unfolding through episodic events and relatable character interactions that keep the pace brisk and accessible.

Common threads

  • Stories often progress through a series of humorous or adventurous episodes tied together by school or social settings.
  • Conflicts typically arise from everyday challenges, quirky personalities, or light mysteries resolved with humor or teamwork.
  • Pacing is steady, favoring short chapters and clear resolutions that maintain reader momentum.
  • The narrative voice is informal and conversational, inviting easy engagement for younger readers.
  • Nonfiction titles blend facts with playful elements, encouraging curiosity through questions and activities.

Good fit if you like

  • Enjoying stories that mix humor with everyday school or social situations.
  • Preferring clear, episodic storytelling with quick, satisfying resolutions.
  • Appreciating a conversational tone that feels accessible and friendly.
  • Looking for nonfiction that presents facts in an engaging, interactive way.
  • Being drawn to narratives featuring youthful characters navigating friendships and challenges.

Not ideal if…

  • You prefer complex, slow-building plots with ambiguous endings.
  • Seeking deeply introspective or literary prose styles.
  • Expecting nonfiction with dense, academic detail rather than playful presentation.

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Publishers of Dan Gutman

HarperCollinsHarperCollins PublishersScholasticHarper CollinsHarperCollinsPublishersScholastic, IncorporatedSimon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersNational Geographic Books
  • Mr. Burke Is Berserk! — Dan Gutman

    Mr. Burke Is Berserk! — Dan Gutman

  • Mr. Burke is Berserk! #4 — Dan Gutman

    Mr. Burke is Berserk! #4 — Dan Gutman

  • My Weirder School #4: Mr. Burke Is Berserk! — Dan Gutman

    My Weirder School #4: Mr. Burke Is Berserk! — Dan Gutman

  • The Homework Machine — Dan Gutman

    The Homework Machine — Dan Gutman

  • The Shortstop Who Knew Too Much — Dan Gutman

    The Shortstop Who Knew Too Much — Dan Gutman

  • The Million Dollar Strike — Dan Gutman

    The Million Dollar Strike — Dan Gutman

  • The Million Dollar Shot — Dan Gutman

    The Million Dollar Shot — Dan Gutman

  • Rappy the Raptor — Dan Gutman

    Rappy the Raptor — Dan Gutman

  • The million dollar shot — Dan Gutman

    The million dollar shot — Dan Gutman

  • Miss Daisy Is Crazy! — Dan Gutman

    Miss Daisy Is Crazy! — Dan Gutman

  • The Christmas Genie — Dan Gutman

    The Christmas Genie — Dan Gutman

  • The Talent Show — Dan Gutman

    The Talent Show — Dan Gutman

  • Back in Time with Benjamin Franklin A Qwerty Stevens Adventure — Dan Gutman

    Back in Time with Benjamin Franklin A Qwerty Stevens Adventure — Dan Gutman

  • Never Say Genius — Dan Gutman

    Never Say Genius — Dan Gutman

  • Albert Einstein Was a Dope? — Dan Gutman

    Albert Einstein Was a Dope? — Dan Gutman

  • Race for the Sky The Kitty Hawk Diaries of Johnny Moore — Dan Gutman

    Race for the Sky The Kitty Hawk Diaries of Johnny Moore — Dan Gutman

  • The Edison Mystery Qwerty Stevens, Back in Time — Dan Gutman

    The Edison Mystery Qwerty Stevens, Back in Time — Dan Gutman

  • Roberto & Me — Dan Gutman

    Roberto & Me — Dan Gutman

  • My Weirder School Mrs. Lane is a pain!. #12 — Dan Gutman

    My Weirder School Mrs. Lane is a pain!. #12 — Dan Gutman

  • Honus & Me A Baseball Card Adventure — Dan Gutman

    Honus & Me A Baseball Card Adventure — Dan Gutman