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Fancy Nancy is a children's book series centered on a young girl who loves using sophisticated language and expressing herself with style. Set in a school environment, the stories explore everyday experiences through Nancy's perspective, highlighting her enthusiasm for special occasions, her relationships with friends, and her creative approaches to school projects. The series consistently emphasizes Nancy's personality traits, including her fondness for fancy words and her desire to make ordinary events feel exceptional.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy is furious when she cannot attend her friend Bree's butterfly-themed birthday party, but her family's outing turns out to be extraordinary…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris
2008 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy adores everything frilly, sparkly, and chic, so she is delighted when her class welcomes Robert, a new student from Paris. Determined to win…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy is excited about a fancy class trip to the art museum, but the bumpy bus ride to get there leaves her feeling anything but fancy.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Jane O'Connor
When a rainstorm prevents Nancy and her best friend Robert from getting to the planetarium on the night of a class field trip, Nancy comes up with a…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy's splendiferous Christmas
2009 · Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas is a children's picture book in the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O'Connor, featuring the character Nancy as she…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is excited to wear her elegant nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until her best friend Bree and classmate…
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Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, decides to make a tribute to her little sister's pet goldfish as her project for the 100th Day of School.
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy is determined to make the cover of her very first book report as fancy as possible. She devotes so much time and effort to decorating the cover…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is dismayed to be partnered with her shy classmate Lionel for the school talent show, until she comes up with an…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy, a girl who loves using fancy words, learns about Earth Day and the idea of "being green." Her newfound enthusiasm for environmental causes…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy and the delectable cupcakes
2010 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy's failure to pay attention gets her into trouble when she bakes cupcakes for the school bake sale.
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy writes a school report about her great-grandfather, making up details so he seems less ordinary. When she learns that Grandpa will be present…
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Buy on AmazonOoh La La! It's Beauty Day (Fancy Nancy)
2010 · Jane O'Connor
On her mother's birthday, Nancy gives her a total beauty makeover in the yard outside, which she has converted into a fancy salon. The event centers…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Jane O'Connor
When Nancy's friend Bree gets glittery glasses to help her see better, Nancy, who likes to be fancy, wants to wear glasses too. The book includes a…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jane O'Connor
Feeling bad about last year's Field Day, when her slow running cost the relay team a victory, Nancy, who enjoys using fancy words, faces another…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jane O'Connor
Inspired by art masters such as Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock, Nancy uses her creativity and love for fancy words to explore…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy and her father share a love of stargazing, and during her first campout under the stars, she uses her fancy vocabulary to describe the…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy and the too-loose tooth
2012 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives at school, she will receive a special necklace…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Jane O'Connor
In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school. The mystery unfolds as she uses her…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Jane O'Connor
Nancy invites young readers to accompany her to the orchard, where Gala apples, her father's favorites, must surely be very special given their name.…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy Fanciest Doll In The Universe
2013 · Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy's sister Jojo draws a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, leaving Nancy livid. When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to help Nancy feel…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Jane O'Connor
When Clara presents a four-leaf clover in class, Nancy learns to distinguish objects that bring good luck from those that bring bad luck. The list of…
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Buy on AmazonFancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century Fancy Nancy Library I Can Read Level 1
2014 · Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy can't wait to attend her uncle's wedding, envisioning the most exquisite celebration since she has never been to a wedding before. When…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Jane O'Connor
It is Halloween, and Nancy can't wait to collect candy from each house she visits, but it's hard to leave all those delectable treats in her pumpkin…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Jane O'Connor
On a field trip to the aquarium, Nancy discovers that she loves all the different sea life except for jellyfish. With the help of Ms. Glass and her…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Fancy Nancy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Bonjour, butterfly”. Start with “Bonjour, butterfly.”
How many books are in the Fancy Nancy series?
We list 28 books by Jane O'Connor , published between 2008–2015.
Where can I buy the Fancy Nancy books?
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