Dan Greenburg

1 series 30 books in order

Dan Greenburg (1936-2023) was an American writer, humorist, and journalist whose 73 books have been published in 20 languages in 24 countries. On our catalog he is credited with books in the Zack Files series, including A Ghost Named Wanda and Dr. Jekyll, Orthodontist. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1936
Known for
Zack files

Series by Dan Greenburg

Zack files

30 books in order · 1996–2003

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    Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box (The Zack Files)

    2001 · Dan Greenburg

    A boy who wanted a cute little kitten instead gets a tough tomcat that talks, claiming to be his Great-Grandpa Julius and needing his help. Messy…

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  2. Cover of Through the medicine cabinet

    Through the medicine cabinet

    1996 · Dan Greenburg

    While looking for a retainer in the bathroom, the narrator suddenly finds himself staring at a boy who looks just like him, but isn't his reflection,…

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  3. Cover of A ghost named Wanda

    A ghost named Wanda

    1996 · Dan Greenburg

    The narrator's messy room takes an odd turn when clothes start moving on their own and the TV floats across the room, revealing that a ghost named…

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  4. Cover of Zap! I'm a mind reader

    Zap! I'm a mind reader

    1996 · Dan Greenburg

    The narrator gains the ability to read minds, expecting to uncover everyone's silly secrets. Instead, someone is found to be planning something very…

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  5. Cover of Dr. Jekyll, orthodontist

    Dr. Jekyll, orthodontist

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    Zack isn't thrilled about having to get a tooth pulled, but a trip to the orthodontist proves hairier than expected. Nice old Dr. Silver has been…

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  6. Cover of I'm out of my body-- please leave a message

    I'm out of my body-- please leave a message

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    When Zack's friend Spencer brings a 1960s-style hippie book on astral travel to a sleepover, Zack learns the ins and outs of out-of-body travel…

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  7. Cover of Never trust a cat who wears earrings

    Never trust a cat who wears earrings

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    During a trip to a museum, an Egyptian cat statue suddenly becomes a real, live cat with sharp claws, leaving the narrator with a scratch as proof —…

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  8. Cover of My son, the time traveler

    My son, the time traveler

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    After months of saving his allowance, Zack heads to buy a prized baseball card, only to learn someone else has just bought it: a boy named Mack, who…

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  9. Cover of The volcano goddess will see you now

    The volcano goddess will see you now

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    Zack and his father travel to Hawaii, where Zack has an unfortunate encounter with an angry volcano goddess.

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  10. Cover of Bozo the clone

    Bozo the clone

    1997 · Dan Greenburg

    The narrator's clone looks like him, talks like him, helps him with his homework, and takes care of his bullies. The clone could be the answer to all…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Dan Greenburg written?

We list 30 books by Dan Greenburg across 1 series, published between 1996–2003 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Dan Greenburg's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Great-grandpa's in the Litter Box (The Zack Files).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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