Amy Makechnie Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "Can Amy Makechnie's books be read in any order?"

"Yes. The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair (2018) and Ten Thousand Tries (2021) are standalone novels with different characters and settings. You can start with either one."

Q: "What themes do Amy Makechnie's novels share?"

"Both books deal with young protagonists facing situations they cannot control. Guinevere St. Clair centers on a mother's brain injury, while Ten Thousand Tries follows a boy whose father has ALS. Both are about family, loss, and resilience."

Q: "Who publishes Amy Makechnie's books?"

"Amy Makechnie's middle grade novels are published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon \u0026 Schuster."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair	2018	Amy Makechnie	Buy
2	Ten Thousand Tries	2021	Amy Makechnie	Buy

Amy Makechnie’s standalone novels are middle grade stories that put young characters in situations where willpower alone is not enough. Her debut, The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair (2018), follows a 10-year-old who moves to Iowa and tries to solve the mystery of her mother’s lost memories after a traumatic brain injury. It earned a starred review from Kirkus.

Ten Thousand Tries (2021) is about a 12-year-old soccer player whose father has ALS. The title comes from the idea that enough practice can overcome any obstacle — a belief the book tests against a disease that doesn’t care about effort. Makechnie drew on her years as a soccer coach and anatomy teacher for the details.

Both books are published by Simon & Schuster and aimed at readers ages 8 to 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Amy Makechnie's books be read in any order?

Yes. The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair (2018) and Ten Thousand Tries (2021) are standalone novels with different characters and settings. You can start with either one.

What themes do Amy Makechnie's novels share?

Both books deal with young protagonists facing situations they cannot control. Guinevere St. Clair centers on a mother’s brain injury, while Ten Thousand Tries follows a boy whose father has ALS. Both are about family, loss, and resilience.

Who publishes Amy Makechnie's books?

Amy Makechnie’s middle grade novels are published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order