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A Is for Amber Series

Paula Danziger and Tony Ross
This easy-to-read series starring the irrepressible Amber Brown highlight her funny and heartfelt second grade experiences with her best friend, Justin.
What a Trip, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger; Illustrated by Tony Ross
Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger; Illustrated by Tony Ross
Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown? by Paula Danziger; Illustrated by Tony Ross

A Is for Amber Series : Titles in Order

Book 6
Halloween is one of Amber brown’s favorite holidays, and this year she has come up with a fantastic costume. It’s so perfect that she’s keeping it a secret even from her best friend, Justin, no matter what he bribes her with. Amber can’t wait to reveal the surprise and go trick-or-treating, but she’s worried that her parents’ arguing will put a damper on the holiday. But with pumpkin decorating, Halloween jokes, candy treats, and the greatest costume ever, this is going to be the perfect Halloween!
Book 5
Amber Brown thinks that second grae rules!  But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow.  She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward.  A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does…Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.
Book 4
Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade–and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she’s ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!
Book 3
Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation. She’s got it all planned . . . hot dogs, cotton candy, games, and wonderful rides.

The morning turns out almost exactly as Amber hoped, but then her mom and dad get into a fight. And a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.
Book 2
Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. Maybe her best friend, Justin Daniels, should get one too. He is never on time! Will Justin be late to Amber’s birthday party?
Book 1
Best friends Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are taking a vacation together! There’s just one problem—Justin’s little brother, Danny. He always wants to tag along. Can Amber find a way to make Danny go away so she can have Justin all to herself?

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