James Patterson – Books – Standalone Bestsellers

Two literary heavy-hitters deliver a knockout critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali.  ★ “Utterly delightful…a smash hit.”―School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “A knockout!”―Booklist (starred review) ★ “Stellar”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “Two heavyweights in the world of books unite.”―The… Read More

When a lifelong friendship just isn’t long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from the world’s #1 bestselling author.   One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was… Read More

Middle School meets Percy Jackson in this exciting adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission.  Nick Andino isn’t exactly “hero” material. He’s perfectly happy working at… Read More

AN INDIE NEXT PICK AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH!    The world’s #1 bestselling author James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship—perfect for fans of… Read More

Get ready to Laugh Out Loud (a lot!) with the world’s #1 bestselling author’s illustrated middle grade story of a twelve-year-old boy starting his own book company for kids.   Jimmy loves reading so much that he’s inspired to start… Read More

From the world’s #1 bestselling author, a kooky kid is banished to another planet in this hilarious adventure about a futuristic world where different is dangerous, imagination is insanity, and creativity is crazy!   Norbert Riddle lives in the United… Read More

In this heartwarming New York Times bestselling story from the world’s #1 bestselling author, two best friends use laughter to turn the tables on their bullies.  “I have one word for this book: SUPERWONDERRIFIC!” ―Jerry Spinelli, Newberry Medal-winning author of… Read More

From the world’s #1 bestselling author: Inner city middle school student Kenny Wright imagines himself as a superhero—but when he faces peer pressure and bullying, can he find his strength in real life?   Kenny Wright is a kid with… Read More

Pasha & Poop, two adorable housecats take on Ebeneezer, the Grinch of all Cats. A hilarious feline adventure from the world’s #1 bestselling author.   When shelter cats Pasha and Poop move in with their new human family, they find… Read More

Invisible creatures are attacking the school, and a twelve-year-old boy is the only one who can stop them in this fun, hilarious middle grade novel from the world's #1 bestselling author.   Okay, so maybe Bartholomew Bean is only a… Read More

Two teenage girls claim that they are pregnant virgins. But only one is carrying the child of Christ . . . and the other will deliver the son of Satan.In Boston, seventeen-year-old Kathleen is pregnant, but she swears she’s a… Read More

In this New York Times bestseller, two high school students leave their hometown on the West Coast to go on an impulsive cross-country road trip in this moving romance about friendship and the power of love.   Axi Moore is… Read More

The world’s #1 bestselling author James Patterson delivers a thrilling novel about a teen caught between two worlds and the truths that could set her free—or trap her forever.  My name is Hannah Dory and I need you to believe… Read More

After recovering from an emotional breakdown, a scrappy high school student dares to be happy and disrupt the social scene in this coming of age novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author.   Margaret “Cuckoo” Clarke recently had a brief… Read More

When four teens are accused of crimes they didn’t commit, they team up to investigate everyone at school who could have set them up in this thrilling coming of age novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author.   Theo Foster’s… Read More

Discover the story of one teenager’s struggles with OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome-and how he was able to overcome extraordinary setbacks.   Cory Friedman knows how it feels to have a body that won’t stop moving, to be really different from… Read More

A page-turning graphic novel of sisters, secrets, and second chances from the world's #1 bestselling author.  I’m running away. Not to a place—to a person.     Eleanor is happiest when she's left alone to dream up elaborate stories. Sam is… Read More

A princess who has lost her mother and father finds herself in a terrifying world that urgently needs a queen in this thrilling fantasy novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author.   Sophia is smart, beautiful, and accomplished, a beloved… Read More