John Grogan Books In Order

Marley Books In Order

  1. Bad Dog, Marley! (2007)
  2. A Very Marley Christmas (2008)
  3. Marley Goes To School (2009)
  4. Marley and the Kittens (2010)
  5. Marley Steals the Show (2010)
  6. Strike Three, Marley! (2010)
  7. Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin (2010)
  8. Marley’s World Reusable Sticker Book (2010)
  9. Sit, Marley, Sit! (2010)
  10. Christmas Is Coming, Marley (2010)
  11. Snow Dog Marley (2010)
  12. Marley Looks for Love (2010)
  13. Farm Dog (2011)
  14. Marley Springs Ahead! (2011)
  15. Thanks, Mom and Dad! (2011)
  16. Messy Dog (2011)
  17. Trick or Treat, Marley! (2011)
  18. A Thanksgiving to Remember (2011)
  19. The Dog Who Cried Woof (2011)
  20. Not a Peep! (2012)
  21. The Dog Who Ate My Homework (2012)
  22. Firehouse Dog (2012)
  23. Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt (2013)
  24. Marley Learns a Lesson (2013)
  25. Marley’s Christmas Pageant (2013)

Non fiction

  1. Marley & Me (2005)
  2. Marley (2007)
  3. Bad Dogs Have More Fun (2007)
  4. The Longest Trip Home (2008)

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John Grogan Books Overview

Bad Dog, Marley!

Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But Marley doesn’t stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad boy trouble. Whether it’s chewing Mommy’s reading glas*ses or swallowing Daddy’s paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new home for their big, crazy, pure hearted dog? Inspired by John Grogan’s bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.

A Very Marley Christmas

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it’s no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa’s arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It’s not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for…
well…
his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley’s good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all?

This follow up to the 1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way.

Marley Goes To School

It’s the first day of school, and Cassie is all set to go. So is her dog, Marley! Although he’s told to stay, Marley digs a tunnel out of the backyard and sniffs his way to school. As he roams the halls looking for Cassie, he finds trouble instead. From wolfing down hot dogs in the cafeteria to setting free a bunch of mice in science class, Marley won’t stop until he locates his best friend. This lovable and rowdy dog may not be much of an academic, but he’s full of school spirit! Packed with action and hilarious Marley bad boy antics, this follow up to the bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! and A Very Marley Christmas will leave readers howling for more. Awooo!

Marley and the Kittens

When a pair of adorable kittens joins the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends to play with that he follows the felines everywhere. But Marley is no graceful kitten. By imitating their gentle behavior, he unintentionally makes a mess all over the house and gets into big trouble for it. What did I do this time? he wonders. Marley is afraid he may have lost his number one status in the household…
until an unlikely pair reminds him and his family that no one’s purrrrr fect! In a story that hilariously reveals the differences between cats and dogs, everyone’s favorite misbehaving pup learns from some new friends just how special he really is.

Marley Steals the Show

Meet Marley, a dog like no other! Marley’s family has big hopes when they enter him in the local pet show, but things don’t go as planned. From grooming disasters to chaos backstage, this is one event the town will never forget. Will Marley’s giant personality be enough to take home the prize?

Strike Three, Marley!

When Daddy and Cassie go to a baseball game with their dog in tow, Marley not only roots for the home team he howls! With balls to catch, bats to chew and slobber on, and an entire field to dig up, Marley is having the time of his life. Will the team manage to shoo him off the diamond before Marley’s wild ways cost them the game? Marley has won the hearts of millions of dog lovers, thanks to his hilarious antics and unwavering affection. Now the star of a new I Can Read! series, Marley brings his trademark misbehavior to the world of beginning readers.

Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin

Marley’s family has spent months growing a giant pumpkin to take to the fair. When the big day finally arrives, Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie try to be extra careful with their blue-ribbon pumpkin. But with a dog like Marley around, being careful isn’t always enough!

Young readers will love Marley’s delightfully destructive antics in this I Can Read story.

Marley’s World Reusable Sticker Book

Welcome to Marley’s World!

From the kitchen to the backyard, Marley’s mischief knows no bounds. Decorate Marley’s favorite places and activities with this fun, interactive sticker book.

Sit, Marley, Sit!

It’s Marley’s first day of obedience school, and boy is he excited! With his naughty ways, Marley is definitely not a model student. Before long, even the teacher realizes it might take more than the usual lessons to get Marley to behave. Will Marley ever learn to sit?

Christmas Is Coming, Marley

It’s the week before Christmas, and there’s so much to do. From picking out a tree to hanging stockings, Marley tries his best to help out. Has he been good enough to get a present on Christmas day? Find out in this fun pet and play adventure.

Snow Dog Marley

A family snow day presents Marley with the perfect opportunity for some mischief, but Marley surprises everyone with his good behavior. Could Marley be a natural snow dog?

Marley Looks for Love

Marley is in love after he catches a glimpse of a pretty poodle! With his family in tow, Marley searches all over the neighborhood for the adorable poodle who has stolen his heart. Will Marley find his new love?

Farm Dog

When Marley’s family visits Uncle Bob’s farm, Cassie turns out to be an excellent farmhand but Marley just seems to get in the way. Surely there’s something Marley can do to help!

Marley Springs Ahead!

Spring has finally arrived! Marley and the family are celebrating with a picnic. Marley is excited about all the signs of spring, from the budding flowers to the flitting butterflies. But is he just a little too excited? Find out in this fun touch and feel adventure.

Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Marley tries to be a good puppy. He really does. Cassie and Baby Louie are taking Mommy and Daddy out for a special lunch. Marley wants to come along, too. He promises to be on his best puppy behavior, but will Marley be able to contain his excitement?

Marley & Me

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and thewondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety seven pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women’s undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, ‘Don’t hesitate to use these.’ And yet Marley’s heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple’s joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen year old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit’s end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger than life, bad boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

Marley

John Grogan wrote this adaptation of his 1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me just for kids. In his own words, here is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of how this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. With an appetite for nearly anything he can get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry, Marley is always getting into trouble. Some may say he’s the world’s worst dog. But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger than life personality irresistible. With unconditional love and loyalty, he brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and teaches them what really matters in life.

Bad Dogs Have More Fun

Bad Dogs Have More Fun is an unforgettable collection of more than seventy five newspaper articles from The Philadelphia Inquirer written by former columnist John Grogan. Combining humor, wit, poignancy, and affection, these columns provide insight into the intriguing and wonderful world we live in. Whether it be writing about animals from dogs to elephants to geese!, powerful and moving comments about his own and other families, trenchant comments on life’s foibles and farces, or his interviews and interactions with people who are memorable and unusual in their own right, John Grogan makes us laugh he makes us cry he makes us think. Visit www. baddogshavemorefun. comA percentage of the profits from the sale of this book will go to THE GOOD DOG FOUNDATION, where dogs help humans heal. To learn more, visit www. thegooddogfoundation. org

The Longest Trip Home

Finding your place in the world can be The Longest Trip Home

In the highly anticipated follow up to Marley & Me, John Grogan again works his magic, bringing us the story of what came first. Before there was Marley, there was a gleefully mischievous boy growing up in a devout Catholic home outside Detroit in the 1960s and ’70s. Despite his loving parents’ best efforts, John’s attempts to meet their expectations failed spectacularly. Whether it was his disastrous first confession, the purloined swigs of sacramental wine, or the fumbled attempts to sneak contraband past his father, John was figuring out that the faith and fervor that came so effortlessly to his parents somehow had eluded him.

And then one day, a strong willed young woman named Jenny walked into his life. As their love grew, John began the painful, funny, and poignant journey into adulthood away from his parents’ orbit and into a life of his own. It would take a fateful call and the onset of illness to lead him on the final leg of his journey the trip home again.

With his trademark blend of humor and pathos that made Marley & Me beloved by millions, John Grogan traces the universal journey each of us must take to find our unique place in the world. Filled with revelation and laugh out loud humor, The Longest Trip Home will capture your heart but mostly it will make you want to reach out to those you love most.

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