Trouble With... books in order

The Trouble With... series by Martha Freeman follows a girl navigating life with a growing collection of pets and family members.
Series · Children's Fiction · Realistic Fiction · Humor

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Trouble with Cats 2000 Martha Freeman Buy
2 The Trouble with Babies 2002 Martha Freeman Buy
3 The Trouble with Twins 2007 Martha Freeman Buy

Martha Freeman’s Trouble With… series follows a girl whose life gets progressively more complicated with each new addition to the household. The Trouble with Cats kicks things off when she has to adjust to her new stepfather’s pets. The Trouble with Babies and The Trouble with Twins escalate the domestic chaos.

The three books are written for younger readers and capture the mix of frustration and love that comes with a growing, blended family. Freeman’s humor is gentle but real, and she takes her young protagonist’s feelings seriously even when the situations are funny.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Trouble With... series?

There are three books in the Trouble With… series, published between 2000 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Trouble With... series?

The first book in the Trouble With… series is The Trouble with Cats, published in 2000.

What is the Trouble With... series about?

The Trouble With… series follows a young girl as she deals with the complications that come with cats, babies, and twins. Each book introduces a new source of chaos into her life, and Martha Freeman plays the humor and heart of these situations for maximum kid appeal. The series started with The Trouble with Cats in 2000.

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