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Start with The 100th Thing About Caroline and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The 100th Thing About Caroline
Book 1 by Lois Lowry • Published 1983
Eleven-year-old Caroline Tate finds a letter to her mother’s new boyfriend that seems to say the children “must be eliminated.” Convinced he is a murderer, Caroline and her brother J.P. launch a breathless, funny inve...
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J P Tate reading order
Ends with Your Move, J.P.!
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Book 1:The 100th Thing About Caroline
Lois Lowry • 1983
Eleven-year-old Caroline Tate finds a letter to her mother’s new boyfriend that seems to say the children “must be eliminated.” Convinced he is a murderer, Caroline and her brother J.P. launch a breathless, funny inve...
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Book 2:Switcharound
Lois Lowry • 1985
Nine years after their parents’ divorce, Caroline and J.P. Tate are sent to spend the summer with their father and his new family in Des Moines. Saddled with babysitting and coaching duties they never wanted, the two...
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Book 3:Your Move, J.P.!
Lois Lowry • 1990
Twelve-year-old J.P. Tate falls head over heels for Angela, the new girl with a British accent. Desperate to impress her, he invents a dramatic illness, only to find his small lie spiraling into a tangle he can barely...
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J P Tate FAQ
What is the best order to read the J P Tate series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The 100th Thing About Caroline.
How many books are in the J P Tate series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the J P Tate series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the J P Tate series?
New readers should start with The 100th Thing About Caroline, the first book in the reading order.
Is the J P Tate series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1983 to 1990.