Peg Kehret books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1936–2025
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 47
Peg Kehret published 13 novels, 9 novellas, 22 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Earthquake Terror (1996). The best-known is Small Steps (1996).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peg Kehret
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Small Steps
Peg Kehret's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Deadly Stranger (1988)
Bone Breath and the Vandals (1999)
I'm Not Who You Think I Am (Apr 1999)
Hideout (2001)
The Stranger Next Door (2002)
Escaping the Giant Wave (2003)
Spy Cat (2003)
Abduction! (Nov 2004)
The Ghost That Followed Us Home (2007)
Runaway Twin (2009)
Ghost Dog Secrets (2011)
Dangerous Deception (2014)
Thrill-ogy (2014)
Novellas in order
Backstage Fright (1982)
Sisters Long Ago (1990)
Night of Fear (1994)
The RICHEST KIDS IN TOWN (1994)
Cat Burglar on the Prowl (1995)
Danger at the Fair (1999)
The Flood Disaster (1999)
The Secret Journey (1999)
My Brother Made Me Do It (2000)
Children's books in order
Winning Monologs for Young Actors (1986)
Encore! (1988)
The Winner (1988)
Cages (1991)
Wally Amos Presents Chip & Cookie (1991)
Horror at the Haunted House (1992)
Terror at the Zoo (1992)
Desert Danger (Frightmares) (1995)
Don't Go Near Mrs Tallie (1995)
Earthquake Terror (1996)
Small Steps (1996)
Searching for Candlestick Park (1997)
The Blizzard Disaster (1998)
Nightmare Mountain (1999)
Shelter Dogs (1999)
Don't Tell Anyone (2000)
Saving Lilly (2001)
The Volcano Disaster (2002)
The Ghost's Grave (2006)
Trapped! (2006)
Tell It Like It Is (2007)
Stolen Children (2008)
Other books in order
Refinishing & Restoring Your Piano (1985)
The GHOST FOLLOWED US HOME (FRIGHTMARES 5): THE GHOST FOLLOWED US HOME (Frightmares) (1996)
Five Pages a Day (2014)
About Peg Kehret
Margaret Ann Kehret was an American author, primarily writing for children between the ages of 10 and 15. After beating three types of polio at age 12, Kehret went on to become an author of children's, young adults', and adults' literature, winning over fifty awards throughout her career.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Peg Kehret FAQ
- How many books has Peg Kehret written?
- Peg Kehret published 13 novels, 9 novellas, 22 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peg Kehret's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Small Steps.
- What is Peg Kehret's last book?
- Thrill-ogy (2014).
- What is Peg Kehret's most famous book?
- Small Steps (1996) is Peg Kehret's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.