Frances O'Roark Dowell's Books
There are 14 books
1.
Phineas Mini Book 1 (Proprietary Edition)
(Part of From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
Illustrated by: Preston McDaniels
This edition: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
Publication date: October 22, 2013
Ages: 8 - 12
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PHINEAS L. MACGUIRE, BOY-SCIENTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE, AKA MAC: 1. He's allergic to purple, telephone calls, and girls, and can prove it. 2. He's probably the world's expert on mold,...
2.
The Sound of Your Voice, Only Really Far Away
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 192 pages
Publication date: August 27, 2013
Ages: 10 - 14
In the conclusion to the bestselling Secret Language of Girls trilogy, Marylin and Kate find that boys can be just as complicated as friendship.Marylin knows that, as a middle school cheerleader, she has certain obligations....
Other Formats: eBook
3.
The Second Life of Abigail Walker
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 240 pages
Publication date: August 28, 2012
Ages: 8 - 12
Is it possible to start afresh when you’re thoroughly weighted down?Seventeen pounds. That’s the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is...
4.
Ten Miles Past Normal
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 224 pages
Publication date: March 22, 2011
Ages: above 12
Janie Gorman wants to be normal. The problem with that: she’s not. She’s smart and creative and a little bit funky. She’s also an unwilling player in her parents’ modern-hippy,...
5.
Falling In
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 256 pages
Publication date: March 2, 2010
Ages: 8 - 12
B z z z z z z z The buzzing sound? Do you hear that? There it is again. B z z z z z z z No? Well, I really shouldn't have asked. Most people can't hear it, anyway. But, if you could, you'd think it sounds like you're teetering...
6.
The Kind of Friends We Used to Be
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 240 pages
Publication date: January 6, 2009
Ages: 8 - 12
Kate and Marylin are best friends forever.... Well, except for last year when they weren't friends anymore.... And except for this year when they both want to be friends again, but just don't know how. But the thing is,...
7.
Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Blasts Off!
(Part of From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
Illustrated by: Preston McDaniels
This edition: Hardcover, 208 pages
Publication date: June 17, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
Houston,we have a problem! Phineas L. MacGuire (a.k.a. Mac) is less than up-to-date on planetary happenings. (Marsquakes? Who knew?) If he's going to be the best scientist in the fourth grade, Mac has to set his sights...
8.
Shooting the Moon
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
This edition: Hardcover, 176 pages
Publication date: January 29, 2008
Ages: 10 - 14
JAMIE THINKS HER FATHER CAN DO ANYTHING.... UNTIL THE ONE TIME HE CAN DO NOTHING. When twelve-year-old Jamie Dexter's brother joins the Army and is sent to Vietnam, Jamie is plum thrilled. She can't wait to get letters...
9.
Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Gets Slimed!
(Part of From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
Illustrated by: Preston McDaniels
This edition: Hardcover, 208 pages
Publication date: August 28, 2007
Ages: 8 - 12
Phineas L. MacGuire (a.k.a. Mac) has three goals for fourth grade: 1. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. 2. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. 3. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. It's a...
10.
Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Erupts!
The First Experiment (Part of From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)
By: Frances O'Roark Dowell
Illustrated by: Preston McDaniels
This edition: Hardcover, 176 pages
Publication date: June 1, 2006
Ages: 8 - 12
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PHINEAS L. MACGUIRE, BOY-SCIENTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE, AKA MAC: 1. He's allergic to purple, telephone calls, and girls, and can prove it. 2. He's probably the world's expert on mold,...
