Katherine Applegate is an American author and Newbery Medal award winner. She is best known for writing the children’s novel, The One and Only Ivan, as well as the Animorphs and Everworld series of books.

Applegate was born in Michigan, but has since lived all over the world. She eventually moved to California where she found early work as a ghostwriter for the Sweet Valley Twins series. Applegate is married to the author Michael Grant and the two co-write many projects. Applegate won the Newberry Medal in 2013 for The One and Only Ivan.

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Publication Order of Animorphs Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

The Invasion(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Visitor(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Encounter(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Message(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Predator(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Capture(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Stranger(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Alien(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Secret(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Android(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Forgotten(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Reaction(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Change(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Unknown(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Escape(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Warning(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Underground(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Decision(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Departure(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Discovery(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Threat(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Solution(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Pretender(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Suspicion(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Extreme(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Attack(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Exposed(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Experiment(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Sickness(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Reunion(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Conspiracy(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Separation(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Illusion(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Prophecy(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Proposal(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Mutation(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Weakness(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Arrival(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Hidden(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Other(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Familiar(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Journey(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Test(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Unexpected(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Revelation(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Deception(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Resistance(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Return(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Diversion(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Ultimate(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Absolute(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Sacrifice(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Answer(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Beginning(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Animorphs Megamorphs Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

The Andalite's Gift(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
In the Time of Dinosaurs(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Elfangor's Secret(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Back to Before(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Andalite Chronicles Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

The Andalite Chronicles(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Elfangor's Journey(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Alloran's Choice(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
An Alien Dies(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Andalite Chronicles listing is a compilation of these three stories.

Publication Order of Animorphs Companion Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

The Hork-Bajir Chronicles(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Visser(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Ellimist Chronicles(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Animorphs Graphix Books

(as K.A. Applegate,with Michael Grant, Michael Grant)

The Invasion: A Graphic Novel(2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Visitor: The Graphic Novel(2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Encounter: The Graphic Novel(2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Alternamorphs Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

The First Journey(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Next Passage(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Doggo and Pupper Books

(with Charlie Alder)

Doggo and Pupper(2021)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Doggo and Pupper Save the World(2022)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy(2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Endling Books

Publication Order of Everworld Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

Search for Senna(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Land of Loss(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Enter the Enchanted(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Realm of the Reaper(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Discover the Destroyer(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Fear the Fantastic(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Gateway to the Gods(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Brave the Betrayal(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Inside the Illusion(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Understand the Unknown(2000)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mystify the Magician(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Entertain the End(2001)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Eve and Adam Books

(with Michael Grant)

Eve & Adam(2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Love Sucks and Then You Die(2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Chronological Order of Eve and Adam Books

(with Michael Grant)

Love Sucks and Then You Die(2013)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Eve & Adam(2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Girl Talk Books

(as L.E. Blair)

Welcome to Junior High!(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Face-Off!(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The New You(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rebel, Rebel(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
It's All in the Stars(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Ghost of Eagle Mountain(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Odd Couple(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Stealing the Show(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Peer Pressure(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Falling in Like(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Mixed Feelings(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Drummer Girl(1990)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Winning Team(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Earth Alert!(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
On the Air(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Here Comes the Bride(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Star Quality(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Keeping the Beat(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Family Affair(1991)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rockin' Class Trip(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Baby Talk(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Problem Dad(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
House Party(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Cousins(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Horse Fever(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Beauty Queens(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Perfect Match(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Center Stage(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Family Rules(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Bookshop Mystery(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
It's a Scream!(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Katie's Close Call(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Randy and the Perfect Boy(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Allison, Shape Up!(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Katie and Sabrina's Big Competition(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sabrina and the Calf-RaisingDisaster(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Randy's Big Dream(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Allison to the Rescue!(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Katie and the Impossible Cousins(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sabrina Wins Big(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Randy and the Great Canoe Race(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Allison's Baby-Sitting Adventure(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Katie's Beverly Hills Friend(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Randy's Big Chance(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sabrina and Too Many Boys!(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Making Out Books

Zoey Fools Around(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Jake Finds Out(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Nina Won't Tell(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ben's in Love(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Claire Gets Caught(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
What Zoey Saw(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lucas Gets Hurt(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Aisha Goes Wild(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Zoey Plays Games(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Nina Shapes Up(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ben Takes a Chance(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Claire Can't Lose(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Tell Zoey(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Aaron Lets Go(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Who Loves Kate?(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lara Gets Even(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Two-Timing Aisha(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Zoey Speaks Out(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Kate Finds Love(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Never Trust Lara(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Trouble with Aaron(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Always Loving Zoey(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Lara Gets Lucky(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Now Zoey's Alone(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Forget Lara(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Zoey's Broken Heart(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Falling for Claire(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Zoey Comes Home(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Ocean City / Making Waves Books

Ocean City / Making Waves(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Love Shack / Tease(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Fireworks / Sweet(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Boardwalk / Thrill(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Reunion / Heat(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Heat Wave / Secret(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Bonfire / Attitude(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Swept Away / Burn(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Shipwrecked / Wild(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Beach Party / Chill(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Forever(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Summer / Making Waves (In the UK) Books

June Dreams(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
July's Promise(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
August Magic(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Beaches, Boys, and Betrayal(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sand, Surf, and Secrets(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Rays, Romance, and Rivalry(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Spring Break Reunion(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sun-Kissed Christmas / Summer Christmas(2010)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of The One and Only Ivan Books

The One and Only Ivan(2012)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The One and Only Bob(2020)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The One and Only Ruby(2023)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The One and Only Family(2024)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Remnants Books

(as K.A. Applegate)

Publication Order of Roscoe Riley Rules Books

Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Never Swipe a Bully's Bear(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Never Swim in Applesauce(2008)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Never Walk in Shoes That Talk(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin(2009)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Picture Books

The World's Best Jinx McGee(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Buffalo Storm(2007)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla(2014)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Sometimes You Fly(2018)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Pocket Bear(2025)Description / Buy at Amazon.com

Publication Order of Love Stories Books

(with Rhys Bowen, Elizabeth Craft, Cameron Dokey, Kieran Scott, Wendy Loggia, Elizabeth Chandler, Elizabeth Winfrey, Randi Reisfeld, Julie Taylor)

Sharing Sam(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Boy Next Door (By: Rhys Bowen)(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
More Than a Friend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey)(1995)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Hot Summer Nights (By: Elizabeth Chandler)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
My So-Called Boyfriend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Who Do You Love? (By: Rhys Bowen)(1996)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
He's Not What You Think (By: Randi Reisfeld)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Love Happens (By: Elizabeth Chandler)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Together Forever (By: Cameron Dokey)(1997)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
What We Did Last Summer (By: Elizabeth Craft)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Crushing on You (By: Wendy Loggia)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Trust Me (By: Kieran Scott)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Kiss and Tell (By: Kieran Scott)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Falling for Ryan (By: Julie Taylor)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
At First Sight (By: Elizabeth Chandler)(1998)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
I Do (By: Elizabeth Chandler)(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
While You Were Gone (By: Kieran Scott)(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Torn Apart (By: Rhys Bowen)(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
How Do I Tell? (By: Kieran Scott)(1999)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Publication Order of Disney's The Little Mermaid Books

Green-Eyed Pearl (By: Suzanne Weyn)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Nefazia Visits the Palace (By: Suzanne Weyn)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Reflections of Arsulu (By: Marilyn Kaye)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Same Old Song (By: Marilyn Kaye)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Arista's New Boyfriend (By: M.J. Carr)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Ariel the Spy (By: Jan Carr,M.J. Carr)(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
King Triton, Beware!(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Haunted Palace(1993)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Boyfriend Mix-Up(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Practical-Joke War (By: Stephanie St. Pierre)(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Dolphins of Coral Cove (By: K. S. Rodriguez)(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Alana's Secret Friend (By: Walt Disney Company,Fred Marvin,Disney Storybook Artists,Jess Christopher,Philo Barnhart)(1994)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Publication Order of Dogtown Books

(with Gennifer Choldenko)

Publication Order of Changes Books

My Phantom Love (By: Janet Quin-Harkin)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Looking Out for Lacey (By: Cheryl Zach)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
The Unbelievable Truth(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Runaway (By: Marilyn Kaye)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Cinderella Summer (By: Elizabeth D'Anard)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Wild Hearts (By: Kimberly Morris)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Can't Buy Me Love (By: Mallory Stevens)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
Choose Me (By: Marilyn Kaye)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
My Sister's Boyfriend(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
On My Own (By: Janet Quin-Harkin)(1992)Description / Buy at Amazon.com
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Publication Order of Anthologies

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If You Like Katherine Applegate Books, You’ll Love…

The One and Only Ivan follows a captive gorilla named Ivan who has spent twenty-seven years in a glass enclosure. He is long past the time when he though of his time in the jungle. Now, he passes the time by watching television, hanging out with his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. However, a new arrival to the enclosure, a baby elephant named Ruby who was taken from the wild, Ivan is forced to see their home through new eyes. Applegate’s award winning novel highlights the transformative power of unexpected friendship.

Another well known book by Katherine Applegate is Crenshaw. The story follows Jackson and his family has fallen on hard times. They have no money for rent and barely enough for food. He lives in his parent’s minivan with his little sister and their dog. This isn’t the first time they’ve lived in the van, but it may be permanent this time around. Crenshaw is a cat, a very large, imaginary cat, who seeks his mind. He has come to Jackson at this time in order to help him. However, is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?

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