Book 15

Liz's Night at the Museum

by Callie Barkley

Published 18 October 2016
Liz is excited for her sleepover at the museum until she hears some spooky noises that may turn this sleepover into a nightmare.

Book 16

Marion and the Secret Letter

by Callie Barkley

Published 28 February 2017
Taking a turn caring for the class pet hamster, Marion is devastated when the hamster goes missing and she receives an anonymous letter in her locker with clues leading to a mysterious scavenger hunt.

Book 16

Marion and the Secret Letter

by Callie Barkley

Published 28 February 2017
What happens when Marion loses her class pet hamster and a mysterious letter turns up in her locker in this sixteenth book of The Critter Club series?

Finally! It's Marion's turn to take care of Teddy, the class pet hamster! As a member of The Critter Club, Marion is used to being around animals, but she's excited to bring one home. The problem is, after one night in her house, Teddy goes missing! The next day, Marion finds a mysterious letter in her locker with clues that lead her on a scavenger hunt. Does someone know where Teddy is? And who is that someone?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Book 17

Amy on Park Patrol

by Callie Barkley

Published 9 May 2017
Amy must come up with a plan to save a park-and all the animals living there-in the seventeenth book of the Critter Club series.

When Amy learns that part of a nearby park may be destroyed and replaced by a shopping center, she's devastated. Amy has spent her whole life visiting and playing in that park, and she's always loved going on nature walks there. She can't stand the idea that the park-and all the animals in it-would disappear! Can Amy come up with a plan to save the park?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Book 17

Amy on Park Patrol

by Callie Barkley

Published 9 May 2017

Book 18

Ellie Steps Up to the Plate

by Callie Barkley

Published 30 January 2018
Ellie tries her hand at softball in the eighteenth book of the Critter Club series, but she begins to wonder if she’s only meant for the stage!

When Ellie joins a softball team, she quickly realizes that the sport is harder than it looks! Is she meant only for the stage, not the field? And what happens when Ellie goes searching in the woods near the field for a stray ball and finds an injured baby deer?!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Book 18


Book 19

Liz and the Nosy Neighbor

by Callie Barkley

Published 11 September 2018
Liz has a big class project to complete but how can she focus on it when her nosy new neighbor seems to be popping up everywhere? Liz must solve both problems in the nineteenth book of the Critter Club series.

When a boy Liz’s age moves in next door, Liz hopes they might become friends. But right away Liz can tell the boy has no interest in being friendly. So why does he keep showing up everywhere she is? Plus, Liz has a big class project to complete—an animal habitat diorama—but she can’t think of anything to create and her nosy new neighbor isn’t helping!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Book 20

Marion and the Girls' Getaway

by Callie Barkley

Published 10 September 2019
Marion plans a perfect girls weekend for her friends—with a surprise appearance from a snow bunny!—in the twentieth book of the Critter Club series.

Marion has planned the ultimate girls’ getaway. There will be skiing, a trip to the spa, and of course, hot chocolate! What Marion didn’t plan was a snow bunny sighting! As members of the Critter Club, she and her friends are so excited to find the most adorable bunny. But when Marion’s kitten, Ollie, scares the bunnies away, Marion scolds him. That’s when she notices he’s been acting a little strange the whole time. What’s wrong with Ollie? And will the girls get to see the bunnies again?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Book 21

Amy the Puppy Whisperer

by Callie Barkley

Published 1 September 2020
In the twenty-first book of the Critter Club series, Amy discovers she has a real knack for training puppies. But when she takes on too many puppy clients, things get out of hand—or paw!

When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at her mom’s vet clinic, she agrees to help the woman train her new pet. Amy does such a great job, she starts getting calls from more puppy owners! Things go great for a while, but soon, Amy is in way over her head. She can’t say no to a puppy in need and has taken on way too many clients! Amy barely has time for school or her friends in between all the puppies. Can she dig herself out of this hole before she goes barking mad?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Book 22

Ellie Tames the Tiger

by Callie Barkley

Published 30 March 2021
In this twenty-second book of the Critter Club series, Ellie prepares for her stage debut while she and the other girls try to keep a new kitty from wreaking havoc on their barn!

Ellie is paired up with a classmate, Paul, on a special dance number for the school play. But right from the start, Paul gives her the cold shoulder! Will Ellie and Paul be able to patch things up in time to take the stage together?

Meanwhile, Marion, Ellie, Liz, and Amy rescue an adorable kitten named Tiger...but he can’t stop causing mischief in the Critter Club barn! Can the girls team up to help Tiger—and find him a new home?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 23

Liz's Pie in the Sky

by Callie Barkley

Published 5 October 2021
In this twenty-third book of the Critter Club series, Liz and her friends spend a festive fall weekend at Marigold Lake. They bake pies, go on nature walks, and help a goose keep up with his flock!

Liz and her friends are at Marigold Lake for a festive fall weekend. Liz has lots of ideas for the weekend: they’ll go fruit picking, bake pies, and admire the nature around them. While out and about, the girls discover an injured goose who is hungry and separated from his flock. Will they be able to get their goose friend, Pie, back in shape so he can fly south with the others?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 25

Amy and the Emerald Snake

by Callie Barkley

Published 27 December 2022
In the twenty-fifth book of the Critter Club series, Amy wonders whether her best friends like her stepsister more than they like her. Plus, they all care for a charming snake at the club!

Amy’s stepsister, Chloe, is coming to town! Amy can’t wait to take her to the big gemstone exhibit at the museum, but she’s even more excited to introduce Chloe to her friends. And when she does, the girls all love Chloe. At first Amy is happy, but then she starts to wonder if her friends like Chlore more than they like her! Even the snake they’re taking care of at the club seems friendlier to Chloe! Has the Critter Club found a new member—or even a replacement?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 26

Ellie's Spooky Surprise

by Callie Barkley

Published 18 July 2023
In the twenty-sixth book of the Critter Club series, Ellie and the girls plan a costume party for pets. Let the cute parade begin!

Ellie’s favorite holiday is coming up: Halloween! She and friends plan to decorate the Critter Club barn and throw a costume party for neighborhood pets! But they soon realize they’re not alone in the barn. A bat friend has somehow gotten trapped inside. Ellie isn’t sure how to care for a wild animal. With the help of a special vet, can she return the bat to its home in time for the Halloween bash?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 27

Liz's Perfect Painting

by Callie Barkley

Published 5 March 2024
In the twenty-seventh book of the Critter Club series, Liz tries to create the perfect painting for an upcoming art show, but the ferret she’s pet-sitting has other plans!

Liz is having an exciting week! The Critter Club is pet-sitting a ferret, and a local artist is looking for artwork from young painters to include in a show. Liz has her heart set on creating the most perfect painting ever. She just needs to make art while pet-sitting. What could go wrong?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 28

Marion's Warm Welcome

by Callie Barkley

Published 5 November 2024
In the twenty-eighth book of the Critter Club series, Marion welcomes a new student and befriends fluffy alpacas!

Marion is excited to welcome a new student to her horseback riding class. But when the new student claims to hate horses, Marion isn’t so sure if they can be friends anymore. Can a little bit of alpaca yarn mend their rocky start?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Book 29

In the twenty-ninth book of the Critter Club series, Amy meets a blind stray cat!

When Amy finds a stray cat who’s blind, she throws all her time and effort into caring for her. She even wants to skip sleepovers with the Critter Club! But eventually, Amy discovers that the cat can do lots of things on her own, too. It’s time for the Critter Club to help the cat find a new, loving forever home.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.