Jacqueline Davies

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  • Bibliography:
    18 Books (3 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2004
  • Latest Book:
    July 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Lemonade War

1 - The Lemonade War (Apr-2007)
2 - The Lemonade Crime (May-2011)
3 - The Bell Bandit (May-2012)
4 - The Candy Smash (Jan-2013)
5 - The Magic Trap (Apr-2014)
6 - The Bridge Battle (Nov-2022)

Nothing But Trouble

1 - Nothing But Trouble (Nov-2016)

Sydney and Taylor

1 - Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World (Feb-2021)
2 - Sydney and Taylor Take a Flying Leap (Aug-2021)
3 - Sydney and Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition (Mar-2022)

Book List in Order: 18 titles

  • The Boy Who Drew Birds

    John James Audubon was a boy who loved the out-of-doors more than the in. He was a boy who believed in studying birds in nature, not just from books. And, in the fall of 1804, he was a boy determined to learn if the small birds nesting near his Penns...

  • Where the Ground Meets the Sky

    It's 1944, and war is raging in Europe and the Pacific. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Hazel is fighting her own battles somewhere in the New Mexico desert. Life has gotten increasingly complicated and lonely since Dad brought Mom and her to live on the ...

  • The Night is Singing

    All ready for bed, a little girl lingers, listening to the night’s enchanting music -- birds flying, branches creaking, the radiator sighing, the evening singing.

    With lilting rhythms and rhyming lines, this gracefully illustrated lullaby...

  • The House Takes a Vacation

    After the Petersons leave for vacation, their house decides it wants to take a holiday, too! But the different parts of the house can’t agree on where to go. Finally, the sunporch suggests the house go to the beach. The basement refuses "to rise to...

  • The Lemonade War

    Lemonade War - 1

    For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King. Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking to people, even grownups. His younger ...

  • Tricking the Tallyman

    Are kids interested in learning about the very first American census? Probably not. Do young readers clamor for stories set in the very, very olden days of the late 18th century? Uh, not really. Okay, but do they like nutty cat-and-mouse trickery, wa...

  • Lost

    Essie can tell from the moment she lays eyes on Harriet Abbott: this is a woman who has taken a wrong turn in life. Why else would an educated, well-dressed, clearly upper-crust girl end up in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory setting sleeves for six d...

  • The Lemonade Crime

    Lemonade War - 2

    Following the laws of our legal system, Evan and Jessie's fourth grade class concocts a courtroom on the playground, putting Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial. They create a legitimate courtroom -- with a judge, witnesses, a jury of their peers ...

  • The Bell Bandit

    Lemonade War - 3

    Everything about this trip to Grandma's house was different: First, because of the fire, Mrs. Treski, Evan, and Jessie had driven up to Grandma's two days after Christmas instead of the day before, missing Christmas with Grandma entirely. Secon...



  • The Candy Smash

    Lemonade War - 4

    With the help of Class 4-0, Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial and even unmasked a bell thief. In the fourth installment, Valentine's Day and a lesson about the distinctive power of poetry collide when s...

  • The Magic Trap

    Lemonade War - 5

    Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial,unmasked a bell thief, and stood at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Now they are creating a magic show -- a professional magic show, in their own ba...

  • Nothing But Trouble

    Nothing But Trouble - 1

    From the acclaimed author of "The Lemonade War" comes a new series starring two smart girls determined to liven up their town -- one epic prank at a time. Odawahaka has always been too small for Maggie’s big scientific ideas. Between her stuck...

  • Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

    Sydney and Taylor - 1

    Best-selling author Jacqueline Davies tells the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it. Charming full-color illustrations and a laugh-ou...

  • Bubbles . . . Up!

    An everyday visit to the pool transforms into an unforgettable celebration of the water in this remarkable picture book from Jacqueline Davies, the award-winning author of children's classic The Lemonade War, and Sonia Sánchez, the illustrator o...

  • Sydney and Taylor Take a Flying Leap

    Sydney and Taylor - 2

    In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies continues the adventure of two best friends who chase their dreams, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans o...

  • Sydney and Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition

    Sydney and Taylor - 3

    A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies follows hedgehog Taylor and skunk Sydney as they set out on an adventure to ma...

  • The Bridge Battle

    Lemonade War - 6

    In this gripping, funny addition to the bestselling Lemonade War series, both Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindne...

  • The International House of Dereliction

    In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War series, quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door -- only to discover the old ho...

Award-Winning Books by Jacqueline Davies

The Lemonade War
2010 Virginia Readers Choice Award -- Elementary
2011 North Carolina Children's Book Award -- Junior Book
2011 Nutmeg Book Award -- Intermediate
2012 Nene Award -- Children's Fiction


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jacqueline Davies has published 18 books.

Jacqueline Davies does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The International House of Dereliction, was published in July 2023.

The first book by Jacqueline Davies, Where the Ground Meets the Sky, was published in October 2004.

Yes. Jacqueline Davies has 3 series.
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