Marcus Emerson books

Marcus Emerson writes humorous children's books including the Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series, Kid YouTuber, and the Ben Braver trilogy.

Adventure Club Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Adventure Club #1 2012 Buy
Adventure Club #2 2012 Buy
Adventure Club #3 2012 Buy
Adventure Club #4 2012 Buy
Adventure Club #5 2012 Buy

Ben Braver Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Super Life of Ben Braver 2018 Buy
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid 2019 Buy
Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom 2020 Buy

Children’s Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Shortest Samurai 2012 Buy
The Golem Carnival 2012 Buy
The Epsilon Academy 2012 Buy
Battle Robots 2012 Buy
Baxter 2012 Buy
Elves Incorporated 2012 Buy
Open Skies 2012 Buy
The Frumpy Princess and the Sleeping Giant 2012 Buy
Moon Shooter 2012 Buy
The Secret Witch 2012 Buy
The Incredulous Macie and Her Three Wishes 2012 Buy
Whispers 2012 Buy
Almut the Gnome 2012 Buy
Toy Store Escape 2012 Buy
Tale of the Dying Thief 2012 Buy
Detective Emma and the Case of the Lost Left Sock 2012 Buy
Robot Factory 2012 Buy
Let’s Just Say I’m Not Human 2012 Buy
Fake Boy 2012 Buy
The Frumpy Princess and the Midnight Specter 2012 Buy
Tales from the Schoolyard 2012 Buy
Land of the Sinths 2012 Buy
Above and Beyond 2012 Buy
Dinopolis 2012 Buy
Tristan Reed and the Gateway to Leonis 2012 Buy
How to Be a Super Villain Without Even Trying! 2012 Buy
First Day Polar Bear 2012 Buy
My Best Friend Is an Alien! 2012 Buy
Our Zombie Brother 2012 Buy
Soda Can Time Machine 2012 Buy
Mummy Next Door 2012 Buy
How to Be a Superhero Sidekick Without Even Trying! 2012 Buy
Night of the Mutant Glowworms 2012 Buy
Zero the Zombie 2012 Buy
Gym Class Werewolf 2012 Buy
Vampire for Hire 2012 Buy
Adventure for Sale 2012 Buy
Monster Food Fight 2012 Buy
Escape from Detention 2012 Buy
Attack of the Recess Ninjas 2012 Buy
Noodle 2012 Buy
Video Game Master 2012 Buy
I Wish I Had An Alien and Other Funny Poems for Kids 2012 Buy
I Think I’d Make A Good Principal and Other Funny Poems for Kids 2012 Buy
Water Balloon Wars 2012 Buy
Secret Agent Santa Claus and Other Funny Christmas Poems for Kids 2012 Buy
6th Grade Spy 2012 Buy
Battle of the North Pole 2012 Buy
Snowball Wars 2013 Buy

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 2012 Buy
Pirate Invasion 2012 Buy
Rise of the Red Ninjas 2013 Buy
A Game of Chase 2013 Buy
Terror at the Talent Show 2013 Buy
Buchanan Bandits! 2013 Buy
Scavengers 2013 Buy
Spirit Week Shenanigans 2014 Buy
The Scavengers Strike Back 2014 Buy
My Worst Frenemy 2015 Buy
Beware of the Supermoon 2017 Buy
Suckerpunch 2020 Buy
Kablooie 2024 Buy

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Presents: Ninja Shorts Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Diary of a Sixth Grade Ninja 2012 N/A
Secret Hero 2024 Buy
Pirate Invasion 2012 N/A
Rise of the Red Ninjas 2013 N/A
A Game of Chase 2013 N/A
Suckerpunch - N/A

Dodge Ball Wars Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dodge Ball Wars 2012 Buy
Replacements 2014 Buy

Kid YouTuber Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Kid Youtuber 2020 Buy
Kid Youtuber: Season 1 2022 N/A
Kid Youtuber 2: Hungry for More (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12): From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja - N/A
Hungry for More 2020 Buy
Kid Youtuber 3: The Struggle is Real (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12): From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja - N/A
The Struggle is Real 2020 Buy
Because Obviously 2021 Buy
You’re Welcome 2021 Buy
Sorry, Not Sorry 2021 Buy
Gamer’s Paradise 2021 Buy
Trending 2022 Buy
Everything is Fine 2022 Buy
Tell Your Friends 2023 Buy
Please Remain Seated 2025 Buy

Kid Youtuber Presents Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Kid Youtuber: Season 1 2022 N/A
Hall Monitors 2023 Buy
Kid Youtuber 2: Hungry for More (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12): From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja - N/A
In Pizza We Crust 2024 Buy
Kid Youtuber 3: The Struggle is Real (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12): From the Creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja - N/A
Cone Appétit 2024 Buy
Tyrannosaurus Rekt 2024 Buy
Skate or Lie 2024 Buy
Hall Monitors 2: Total Eclipse of the Art 2024 Buy
Cooking for Davy 2025 Buy
Short Cuts: 24-Hour Challenge 2025 Buy
Kid Youtuber Presents 2025 Buy

LOL Collection Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
LOL Collection 2020 Buy
LOL Collection 2 2020 Buy
LOL Collection 3 2021 Buy

Middle School Ninja

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Legacy 2015 Buy

Recess Warriors Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Hero Is a Four-Letter Word 2017 Buy
Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word 2017 Buy

Secret Agent 6th Grader Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Secret Agent 6th Grader 2013 Buy
Ice Cold Suckerpunch 2013 Buy
Extra Large Soda Jerk 2013 Buy
Selfies Are Forever 2014 Buy

Totes Sweet Hero

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Totes Sweet Hero, Vol. 1 2014 Buy

Video Game Kids

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Video Game Kids 2025 Buy

Marcus Emerson is a prolific children’s book author best known for the Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series, which has thirteen books following a student navigating the social hazards of middle school with ninja-themed adventures. The series began in 2012 and has become one of the more popular independently published children’s series, with spinoffs including Ninja Shorts and the related Secret Agent 6th Grader books.

Emerson’s other major series is Kid YouTuber, which follows a kid trying to make it big on the video platform. The series has grown to fourteen books plus a spinoff line called Kid Youtuber Presents. He has also written the Ben Braver trilogy about a boy who discovers he has superpowers, the Adventure Club series, and dozens of standalone children’s titles ranging from poetry collections to illustrated stories.

His output is remarkable in both volume and consistency. With over 100 titles published since 2012, Emerson has built a large catalog of humorous, fast-reading books designed for reluctant readers and kids who enjoy diary-style fiction in the vein of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marcus Emerson written?

Marcus Emerson has written 116 books across fourteen series.

What was Marcus Emerson's first book?

Marcus Emerson’s first book is 6th Grade Spy, published in 2012.

What age group are Marcus Emerson's books written for?

Marcus Emerson’s books are aimed at children ages 7-12, with most series targeting the middle grade audience. The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja and Kid YouTuber series are popular with readers in elementary and middle school who enjoy fast-paced, funny stories about school life.

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