J.P. Tate books in order

Q: "How many books are in the J.P. Tate series?"

"There are three books in the J.P. Tate series, published between 1983 and 1990."

Q: "What is the first book in the J.P. Tate series?"

"The first book in the J.P. Tate series is The 100th Thing About Caroline, published in 1983."

Q: "Are J.P. Tate and J.P. TateBooks the same series?"

"Yes. The J.P. Tate series and J.P. TateBooks refer to the same three novels by Lois Lowry: The 100th Thing About Caroline (1983), Switcharound (1985), and Your Move, J.P.! (1990)."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The 100th Thing About Caroline	1983	Lois Lowry	Buy
2	Switcharound	1985	Lois Lowry	Buy
3	Your Move, J.P.!	1990	Lois Lowry	Buy

The J.P. Tate series consists of three middle-grade novels by Lois Lowry published between 1983 and 1990. The books follow the Tate siblings through a mix of family comedy, sibling rivalry, and the small but intense dramas of growing up. The 100th Thing About Caroline and Switcharound focus on the broader family dynamics, while Your Move, J.P.! zeroes in on the oldest sibling’s first crush.

Lowry brings the same warmth and observational humor to these books that she used in the Anastasia Krupnik series. The Tate family books have a slightly different energy, with a focus on how kids cope when family structures change, particularly in Switcharound, where the children visit their divorced father for the summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the J.P. Tate series?

There are three books in the J.P. Tate series, published between 1983 and 1990.

What is the first book in the J.P. Tate series?

The first book in the J.P. Tate series is The 100th Thing About Caroline, published in 1983.

Are J.P. Tate and J.P. TateBooks the same series?

Yes. The J.P. Tate series and J.P. TateBooks refer to the same three novels by Lois Lowry: The 100th Thing About Caroline (1983), Switcharound (1985), and Your Move, J.P.! (1990).

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order