Laurie Halse Anderson
1 series 21 books in order 4 standalone books
1 award & honors · incl. ALA Notable Book
Laurie Halse Anderson (born 1961) is an American writer, known for her children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature, and in 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
- Born
- 1961
- Known for
- Vet Volunteers
Series by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Each of these stories, told in the voice of one of the 11-year-old volunteers at the Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, offers a first-hand account of…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Sunita is determined to adopt a cat despite her parents' objections, but instead discovers a group of stray cats living in the wild. She seeks help…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Each of these stories, told in the voice of one of the 11-year-old volunteers at the Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, offers a first-hand account of…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Each of these stories, told in the voice of one of the 11-year-old volunteers at the Wild at Heart Animal Clinic, offers a first-hand account of…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Zoe is inspired to train her puppy, Sneakers, for therapy work after seeing Jane's dog, Yum-Yum, bring comfort to children in a cancer ward. This…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Laurie Halse Anderson
A hurricane strikes Ambler, causing flooding that leaves Lucy, a diabetic cat Sunita is caring for, stranded. Sunita must confront her fear of water…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Maggie is dreading the new school year until she meets Scout, her science teacher's new guide dog. She helps the teacher and Scout adjust to each…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Brenna, a volunteer at the Wild at Heart animal clinic, discovers a dog trapped in the local nature preserve. The incident raises questions about…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Laurie Halse Anderson
David is determined to learn to jump on horseback despite his fear, especially when his horse balks at the crossbar. With his father back in town and…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Laurie Halse Anderson
Zoe is a volunteer at her grandmother's vet clinic. One day, a flock of parrots appears in their backyard, raising questions about whether they are…
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Standalone books
Frequently asked questions
How many books has Laurie Halse Anderson written?
We list 21 books by Laurie Halse Anderson across 1 series, published between 2000–2019 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Laurie Halse Anderson's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Fight for Life.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Laurie Halse Anderson's books?
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Awards & honors
Catalyst
- ALA Notable Book
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Laurie Halse Anderson’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.
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