Check out the list of all the Lunch Lady books in order so you never miss a single book in this hilarious graphic novel series. Fans of Dog Man and graphic novels should not miss this complete guide to the Lunch Lady books with frequently asked questions, information about School Lunch Hero day, and links to Lunch Lady activity sheets from the author!
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Lunch Lady Books in Order:
- Book 1: Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
- Book 2: Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians
- Book 3: Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta
- Book 4: Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown
- Book 5: Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit
- Book 6: Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco
- Book 7: Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes
- Book 8: Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril
- Book 9: Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain
- Book 10: Lunch Lady and the Schoolwide Scuffle
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Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 1
Serving justice . . . and lunch!
Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special?
Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn’t just serve sloppy joes—she serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, it’s no match for LUNCH LADY!
Lunch Lady and the League Of Librarians
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 2
Serving justice . . . and lunch!
Lunch Lady can sniff out something rotten like no one else—and there’s definitely something rotten going on in the library.
The usually friendly librarians have become cold and secretive. Even Dee can’t seem to crack a smile out of them.
What darkness may lurk in the hearts of librarians? Lunch Lady is on the case! And Hector, Terrence, and Dee are along for a wild ride!
Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 3
Dee, Terrence, and Hector are very excited about Author Visit Day. Lewis Scribson is the author of the famous Flippy Bunny books, and Hector is a huge fan! And it gets Dee and Terrence out of math class.
But something is a little off about this special guest. And Coach Birkby, the gym teacher, mysteriously disappears the day of his visit.
What evil designs does this world-famous writer have on his agenda? Lunch Lady’s going to get to the bottom of it, even if she has to kick some bunny butt!
Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 4
Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch kids are looking forward to a relaxing summer vacation with no funny business. What evils could befall them at summer camp?
Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But that’s just a legend. Or is it?
Once again, Dee, Hector, and Terrence must help Lunch Lady prevail against a secret enemy!
Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 5
The Breakfast Bunch is excited for the upcoming bake sale—and the best part is that it’s raising money for an awesome field trip.
But when all the snacks go missing, it’s no laughing matter. Someone is sabotaging the bake sale. But why?
Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are hot on the trail . . . one brownie crumb at a time.
Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 6
Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are on a school field trip to a famous art museum.
But while Lunch Lady is busy taking in all the culture, the kids have caught onto something strange—some of the artwork looks suspiciously fake!
Now Dee, Hector, and Terrence are determined to get to the bottom of this conspiracy, but Lunch Lady is too awed to catch on.
Will she snap out of it and come to the rescue? Or will the Breakfast Bunch have to handle this operation alone?
Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 7
The Breakfast Bunch have joined the mathletes team, and are all set to win the championship trophy for Thompson Brook Elementary School—they only need to beat the defending champs from Willowby Academy.
But Lunch Lady notices something strange about the opposing matheletes and their sinister coach.
Will she and her sidekick Betty be able to sort out the suspicious competitors before they snatch victory away from the Breakfast Bunch?
Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 8
It’s picture day at Thompson Brook, but the students are plagued by a freak acne epidemic.
While the Breakfast Bunch scrambles to put their best faces forward, their hifalutin photographer raises Lunch Lady’s eyebrows.
She suspects the photographer may have an underhanded plan to break into the world of high fashion that puts the students in danger!
Will Lunch Lady be able to storm the runway and stop the vogue rogue without blowing her cover?
Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 9
The race is on for a new student council president, and the Breakfast Bunch is rallying for Hector!
The competition is already heavy, but the race heats up when school security is at stake: student and staff high-tech gadgets are disappearing left and right.
Whoever the culprit is, this is one stealthy thief—and the school is so busy with the election that he gets away with it every time.
Luckily some of Lunch Lady’s own culinary gadgets have eluded the crook, but will they be enough to catch this sticky-fingered bandit? And will Hector be able to pull off a victory?
Lunch Lady and the Schoolwide Scuffle
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Book 10
Lunch Lady and Betty have been unceremoniously cut from the school budget, and the timing couldn’t be worse—the villains from all nine of her previous adventures are worming their way back into Thompson Brook with a masterfully devious plan.
Will the Breakfast Bunch still be able to count on Lunch Lady’s superhero gadgets and abilities to save the school, or are they on their own? Don’t miss Lunch Lady’s swashbuckling finale!
Lunch Lady: The First Helping
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Books 1 & 2
Serving justice . . . and lunch!
Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home?
Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn’t just serve sloppy joes–she serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, it’s no match for LUNCH LADY in these two exciting adventures packed into one book!
Get ready for the return of this exciting series, by the author of Hey, Kiddo.
This new edition includes brand-new, full-color version of Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute and Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians, as well as all-new exciting backmatter!
Lunch Lady: The Second Helping
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lunch Lady Books 3 & 4
Lunch Lady has villains to fight at school and camp in this action-packed book. First, Dee, Terrence, and Hector come face to face with a very special guest on Author Visit Day–but there’s something a little off about the world-famous writer.
What evil designs does he have on his agenda? Then, the kids take a sigh of relief and are relaxing at summer camp. What evils could befall them there?
Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But that’s just a legend. Or is it?
This new edition includes brand-new, full-color versions of Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta and Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown, as well as all-new exciting materials in the back !
Frequently Asked Questions About the Lunch Lady Books:
Who Wrote the Lunch Lady Books?
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of the Lunch Lady books. He has written/illustrated more than forty books for young readers, including select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist in addition to his popular Lunch Lady graphic novels.
What are the Lunch Lady Books About?
The Lunch Lady books are about a superhero lunch lady who does more than serve lunch at the school!
How Many Books are in the Lunch Lady Books?
There are 10 Lunch Lady books as well as two compilation books.
Who Would Enjoy the Lunch Lady Books?
Any tween readers who love graphic novels, who love to laugh and love books about school and superheroes would love reading the Lunch Lady books.
Are There Lunch Lady Audiobooks?
Yes! There are full cast audiobooks for Lunch Lady: The First Helping and Lunch Lady: The Second Helping.
The Lunch Lady audiobook cast is led by Kate Flannery (of The Office) and is rounded out by famed audiobook narrators and real kid actors!
What is the Recommended Reading Level for the Lunch Lady Books?
Lunch Lady Books Recommended Reading Age: 7-9
Lunch Lady Books Recommended Reading Grades: 2-5
What is School Hero Lunch Day Inspired by the Lunch Lady Books?
“Realizing that his books can inspire young readers beyond the page, Krosoczka founded School Lunch Hero Day, a national campaign celebrating school lunch staff.
School lunch Hero Day is celebrated on the first Friday in May!
This is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria.
School Lunch Hero Day provides you with the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in your school cafeterias.
School Lunch hero Day is a partnership between the School Nutrition Association and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, of the “Lunch Lady” book series, to remind everyone—directors, managers, parents, students, and school staff—that school nutrition employees are superheroes that deserve some recognition.”
Are There Any Lunch Lady Activity Sheets?
Yes! You can download Lunch Lady Activity Sheets from Krosoczka’s web site including: Finish a Lunch Lady comic and Design Lunch Lady gadgets!
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