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Ann M. Martin Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1955 · Princeton, New Jersey
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Ann M. Martin booksbooks by Ann M. MartinKristy’s Great IdeaClaudia and the Phantom Phone CallsA Corner of the UniverseRain Reign

Ann M. Martin books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Ann M. Martin?

Ann M. Martin created The Baby-Sitters Club (1986), about a group of friends who run a babysitting business. The series ran to more than 200 books and was reborn as graphic novels.

Where to start

New to Ann M. Martin? Start with Kristy’s Great Idea.

Ann M. Martin’s best-known books, in order

Ann M. Martin’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Kristy’s Great Idea (1986)
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  2. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (1986)
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  3. A Corner of the Universe (2002)
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  4. Rain Reign (2014)
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A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Rab and His Friends
John Brown
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Wonder Stories: The Best Myths for Boys and Girls
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
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A Day at the Workshop
Global Digital Library
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A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Aesop, in Rhyme: Old Friends in a New Dress
Aesop, in Rhyme: Old Friends in a New Dress
Aesop
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Dog and Cat Made Friends
Global Digital Library
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A Bevy of Girls
A Bevy of Girls
L. T. Meade
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A Houseful of Girls
A Houseful of Girls
Sarah Tytler
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Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites
Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites
Gordon Stables
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Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales
Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales
Various
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Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls
Christmas in Legend and Story: A Book for Boys and Girls
Elva Sophronia Smith
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ann M. Martin?

Ann M. Martin created The Baby-Sitters Club (1986), about a group of friends who run a babysitting business.

What is Ann M. Martin’s most famous book?

Kristy’s Great Idea is a great place to start; other favourites include Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls, A Corner of the Universe, Rain Reign.

What age are Ann M. Martin’s books for?

Ann M. Martin’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Ann M. Martin’s books free online?

Ann M. Martin’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Ann M. Martin books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Ann M. Martin ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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