Most Popular Books by Sarah Mlynowski

Who better to take advice from than your future self? This hilarious novel from the author of Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn''t Have), Don''t Even Think About It, and the Magic in Manhattan series is sweet, entertaining, and all-too-relatable. A new life is just a phone call away! Devi''s life isn''t turning out at all like she wanted. She wasted the past three years going out with Bryan—cute, adorable, break-your-heart Bryan. Devi let her friendships fade, blew off studying, didn''t join any clubs . . . and now that Bryan has broken up with her, she has nothing left. Not even her stupid cell phone—she dropped it in the mall fountain. Now it only calls one number . . . hers. At age fourteen, three years ago! Once Devi gets over the shock—and convinces her younger self that she isn''t some wacko—she realizes that she''s been given an awesome gift. She can tell herself all the right things to do . . . because she''s already done all the wrong ones! Except . . .what if getting what you think you want changes everything? "Mlynowski is in peak form: an outrageous concept, plot jammed with twists, a laugh on every page, and a heroine — no, two heroines in one! — you completely connect with." —E. Lockhart, New York Times bestselling author of Genuine Fraud and We Were Liars "Read this fast-paced, absorbing, and sweet story to find out what happens when senior-year wisdom meets starry-eyed freshman dreams!" —Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of The Isle of the Lost, Blue Bloods, and Alex and Eliza "A warm, wonderful (and hilarious!) story about learning to be your own hero. I ♥ this book like crazy!!" —Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of TTYL and Twelve

The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, now a Disney Channel Original Movie! Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School -- and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed! Yes, Marigold did shrink Lacey Clench to the size of a gerbil. But that was an accident. And, yes, most people weren''t prepared for Nory to transform into a squippy (that''s half squid, half puppy) -- but it''s not like Nory meant to mix up paws and tentacles. And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with the rocky magic that''s been happening in Dunwiddle''s halls. When things get messy, it''s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren''t going to let themselves get in trouble. Instead, they''re going to find out what''s really going on -- and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.

High school sophomore Rachel and her younger sister Miri, both witches, are introduced to a wider community of witches while grappling with the problem of whether or not to reveal their powers to their school friends, father, and step-mother.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the sequel to Bras & Broomsticks and the second book in the hilariously bewitching Magic in Manhattan series! Rachel has finally come to terms with the outrageously unfair fact that her younger sister, Miri, has inherited magical powers from their mom. But now the whole witchcraft thing is spiraling out of control. Mom is a magicaholic, Miri’s on a Save the World kick, and the one teeny tiny love spell that Rachel begged for has gone embarrassingly, horribly wrong. Suddenly, the fate of everything is in Rachel’s hands. Her family. The world. Senior prom. "I loved this book—it''s even funnier than Bras & Broomsticks. More hormones, more action, more magic—more Mlynowski. What else could you want?" —E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud "A creative, frolicsome tale . . . Readers will find themselves quickly swept away on the broomstick of Mlynowski''s second installment." —New York Post "Just as sweet and funny as its predecessor . . . wonderfully fast-paced and clever." —Booklist "Simply charming." —Publishers Weekly

In a collection of personal stories and essays, award-winning and bestselling artists from Matt de la Peña and Veera Hiranandani to Max Brallier and R.L. Stine write about how hope always wins, even in the darkest of times. Where does hope live? In your family? In your community? In your school? In your heart? From a family restaurant to a hot-dog shaped car, from an empty road on a moonlight night to a classroom holiday celebration, this anthology of personal stories from award-winning and bestselling authors, shows that hope can live everywhere, even—or especially—during the darkest of times. No matter what happens: Hope wins. Contributors include: Tom Angleberger, James Bird, Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Pablo Cartaya, J.C. Cervantes, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Stuart Gibbs, Adam Gidwitz, Karina Yan Glaser, Veera Hiranandani, Hena Khan, Gordon Korman, Janae Marks, Sarah Mlynowski, Rex Ogle, James Ponti, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Ronald L.Smith, Christina Soontornvat, and R.L. Stine.

In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz . . . with hilarious and empowering results! Follow the yellow brick road . . .I''m with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we''re not in Smithville anymore -- we''ve been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!We''re excited to meet Dorothy and Toto . . . but the story isn''t going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger!Now we have to:- Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow- Flee the flying monkeys- Learn to steer a hot-air balloon- Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day. . . or we''ll never escape -- and everyone knows there''s no place like home!This edition is extra-magical, featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the first book in the hilariously bewitching Magic in Manhattan series! What if all your wishes could come true? Blink your eyes, drink a fizzing pink potion, and poof! Life is perfect. That’s Rachel’s situation. Except she’s not the one who suddenly has magical powers. Her younger sister is. And as Rachel would tell you, spellbooks are wasted on the young! Yes, yes, of course world peace and cures for horrible diseases are important. But so is dancing without looking like she’s being electrocuted, winning back her best friend, stopping her dad’s wedding, and finding a date for Spring Fling. Rachel’s not bewitched. Yet. . . . “Sabrina fans will get a witchy kick out of Bras & Broomsticks!”—Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries “Poof, instant bliss.”—Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of TTYL and Rhymes with Witches “One magical romp you won’t want to miss.”—Discovery Girls "Hilarious." —Teen People

The magical eighth installment in this New York Times and USA Today bestselling series! My brother, Jonah, and I just want to TALK to the magic mirror -- we''re not planning on traveling into any fairytales today. Promise.Except we do wind up going through the mirror, this time into the story of The Frog Prince. The princess, who''s supposed to transform the cute little frog back into a handsome prince, turns out to be super rude. Jonah and I decide we don''t want -- or need -- her help. We can take matters into our own hands and turn the frog into a prince ourselves! Can''t we?Now we just have to:- Climb out of a smelly well- Canoe over a waterfall- Sneak into a palace- Kiss a frog (ack)!And there''s no time to waste -- let''s hop to it!

A “funny, realistic, heartfelt, satiric, and unpredictable” novel about a group of big-city teens with mind-blowing powers (Ned Vizzini, New York Times–bestselling author). It was just an ordinary day at Manhattan’s Bloomberg High School. Socially awkward Olivia Byrne was stressing about her upcoming speech in public speaking class. Cooper Miller was flying high over the Yankees’ win from the night before. Mackenzie Feldman, Cooper’s girlfriend, was dreading the class’s upcoming flu vaccines because of her overwhelming fear of needles. Little did Mackenzie know that the shot would be the least of her worries . . . Now—after getting immunized—most of the students in homeroom 10B have the power to hear everyone’s thoughts: catty remarks, who’s crushing on whom, and what their teachers and parents really think about them. Once the students figure out what’s going on, the question becomes: What do they do with their new superpower? Use it for good . . . or for evil? Because world domination is on the menu . . . “A tour-de-force comic narration that will leave you gasping in awe—if you ever catch your breath from laughing.” —E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of We Were Liars “Smart and frequently hilarious . . . Filled with heartbreak, hilarity, and some brutal truths, Mlynowski’s novel will leave readers thinking about the gaps between our private and public selves and the lies we tell others and ourselves.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Hilarious, moving, and utterly ingenious.” —Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on Fire

Never say never! Follow Abby and Jonah as they embark on a thrilling journey through Neverland--meeting pirates, mermaids, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan himself-- in this third Special Edition of the dazzling New York Times best-selling Whatever After series. Abby and Jonah are at home with Jonah''s friends and their fairy friend, Maryrose, when they receive a visit from another fairy--a famous one. It''s Tinkerbell! She''s come to their window with none other than Peter Pan. It''s exciting at first--but when Peter Pan announces that he needs new Lost Boys, he whisks away Jonah and Jonah''s friends. It''s up to Abby (and Maryrose) to follow them all into Neverland! She soon finds herself inside the beloved book Peter Pan. Even if Abby can convince Peter Pan to give her back Jonah and his friends, there''s still the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates to contend with. And can Abby trust anyone--even Tinkerbell? She''ll have to rely on her courage--and a little bit of magic fairy dust--to make it back home from Neverland before all is lost! Full of fun extras like full-page illustrations, this Special Edition is a whirlwind adventure like no other!

This hilarious novel in the New York Times–bestselling series fractures the beloved fairy-tale of The Princess and the Pea . . . I''ve landed—along with my brother, Jonah, and our dog, Prince—on the other side of the portal . . . and in the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea! When I can''t fall asleep on top of a hundred mattresses, the kingdom decides I must be the princess they''re looking for. Talk about royal treatment—I''m suddenly being waited on hand and foot. Plus, I get unlimited ball gowns, sparkly jewelry, and ice cream. But can we find a REAL princess to run the kingdom? Now we have to: Hold a princess contest Defeat an obnoxious prince Escape hungry alligators Make it back home There''s no time to snooze—may the best princess win! Praise for the series "Uproariously funny . . . non-stop action . . . will enchant readers from the first page." — Kirkus Reviews "A wonderful reading adventure." —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Princess Diaries "Hilarious . . . unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." — Booklist

Pass the wishes on! This New York Times bestselling multi-author series is like American Girl with magic. In this installment, written by acclaimed authors Sarah Mlynowski and Hena Khan, the magic, wish-granting bracelet lands with a girl in Washington, D.C., who ends up being put in charge of... well, everything! Maya Amir of Washington, D.C. is having a bad day. Her family visiting from out of town have taken over her room, and worst of all, an annoying classmate has taken over the Environmental Club but doesn''t seem to care about the environment the way Maya does. Then Maya receives a mysterious, magic bracelet in the mail from Lucy, a girl in Fort Worth, Texas, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes and Maya is having a hard time deciding what to wish for. Until she accidentally wishes to be in charge during a meeting of the Environmental Club. Suddenly, Maya is the head of the club! At first, Maya is thrilled by her newfound authority. That is, until everyone starts asking for her help! Her teacher leaves the classroom to her for a day and then the principal of her entire school puts Maya in charge. One day, the President of the United States shows up with a very important request: Maya needs to step in as Commander-in-Chief! How can she say no? Maya does her best but soon, she''s overwhelmed by her newfound responsibilities, and she''s terrified she''s going to let everyone down. With the support of her new long-distance friends, Addie, Becca, and Lucy, and some help from her family, can Maya untangle the bracelet''s magic, all while learning what it means to be a real leader?

After moving to a new house, ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah discover an antique mirror that transports them into the Snow White fairy tale.

The New York Timesbestselling series! Because you’re blue This bracelet is now for you. Speak one wish to make it true. . . So begins this enchanting new adventure from Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times bestselling author and co-author of the Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic series. When different girls around the country receive a wish-granting bracelet in the mail, magical mayhem ensues! Filled with delightful illustrations, friendship, and humor, this series is like American Girl...with magic. Optioned for film! Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone. Then the box arrives in the mail. Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends. And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca’s BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to her own mom (!!). As things spin out of control, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse? And stay tuned for Book Two, co-written by Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud, when a girl in Ohio gets the bracelet in the mail and makes a new wish! This series is perfect for fans of Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic, Twisted Tales, The Baby-Sitters Club, and all stories told with warmth and sparkle.

The first installment of Sarah Mylowski''s New York Times bestselling series!Be the bravest of them all . . . Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The next minute? The mirror in our basement slurped us up and magically transported us inside Snow White''s fairy tale. I know it sounds crazy, but it''s true.But hey -- we''re heroes! We stopped Snow White from eating the poisoned apple. Hooray! Or not. If Snow White doesn''t die, she won''t get to meet her prince. And then she won''t get her happy ending. Oops. Now it''s up to us to:- Avoid getting poisoned- Sneak into a castle- Fix Snow White''s storyBut Snow White''s REAL happy ending might not be quite what we expected . . .

The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number 13! The New York Times bestselling series!My brother Jonah''s dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale: Jack and the Beanstalk!It''s a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can''t climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant''s riches. It''s time to take matters into our own hands. Now we have to:- Make a deal with a sneaky trader- Climb a beanstalk into the sky- Try not to get eaten by a giant - Find the goose that lays golden eggsOtherwise, Jack won''t get his treasure, and our troubles will be GIGANTIC . . .

A heartfelt and hilarious new series about a group of magical misfits! UPSIDE DOWN MAGIC has been optioned by the Disney Channel as their next big property Magic is a perennially popular subject for middle-grade readers and UPSIDE DOWN MAGIC is the perfect read for the fan of SCHOOL OF GOOD AND EVIL or EVER AFTER HIGH Written by three New York Times bestselling authors: Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins

Praised by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle as "hilarious, moving and flat-out fun," and Kirkus as a "pitch-perfect rendering...of the teen experience," Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn''t Have) has captured the hearts of critics and readers alike. Fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Maureen Johnson will love this hilarious and heartwarming tale of a girl on her own for the first time. If given the opportunity, what sixteen-year-old wouldn''t jump at the chance to move in with a friend and live parent-free? Although maybe "opportunity" isn''t the right word, since April had to tell her dad a tiny little untruth to make it happen (see #1: "Lied to Our Parents"). But she and her housemate Vi are totally responsible and able to take care of themselves. How they ended up "Skipping School" (#3), "Buying a Hot Tub" (#4), and, um, "Harboring a Fugitive" (#7) is a mystery to them. To get through the year, April will have to juggle a love triangle, learn to do her own laundry, and accept that her carefully constructed world just might be falling apart . . . one thing-she-shouldn''t-have-done at a time.

In this thrilling conclusion to the bestselling, beloved Whatever After series, Abby and Jonah return to where it all began--the story of Snow White--and also wind up reuniting with ALL of their favorite fairy tale characters... Abby and Jonah might be moving away, which means it''s time for one last mission through the magic mirror in their basement! And where does the mirror send them? Back into the story of Snow White, where their adventures all began. Snow White is happily ruling the kingdom, hanging out with the seven dwarfs, and getting ready for her big royal wedding to Prince Trevor (while the evil queen is safely locked away.) Abby''s mission is clear: free Gabrielle, the fairy trapped in Snow White''s mirror. But a few wicked fairies are up to their old tricks, doing all they can to stop Abby from succeeding... When Abby herself gets trapped, she must turn to old friends--like Cinderella, Rapunzel, the Snow Queen, Aladdin, and many more--for help, which leads to an epic fairy-tale showdown between good and evil. With a magical mix of courage, quick thinking, and fairy power, will Abby, Jonah, and all their friends be able to save the day? The Whatever After series lives on with graphic novels! Look for If the Shoe Fits: The Graphic Novel in September 2025.

On their second adventure through the magic mirror Abby and Jonah find themselves in the Cinderella fairy tale -- and that is when things start to go really wrong.