How to Read Allie Finkle’s Rules For Girls
Because Allie’s stories follow a chronological timeline of her growing up, navigating a big move, starting a new school, and making friends, you should read the books in order of publication. The series begins with Allie’s family moving into a drafty old Victorian house, and each subsequent book builds on her friendships and life lessons in the fourth grade.
Allie Finkle’s Rules For Girls Books in Order
Here is the chronological order of the original English series, followed by the French-exclusive sequels:
- Moving Day (2008) – Allie deals with leaving her old school, moving into a creepy house, and saving a turtle.
- The New Girl (2008) – Allie starts at Pine Heights Elementary and encounters her first school bully.
- Best Friends and Drama Queens (2009) – A new classmate named Cheyenne stirs up drama among Allie's friends.
- Stage Fright (2009) – Allie gets a role in the school play but faces stage fright and classmate rivalry.
- Glitter Girls and the Great Fake-Out (2010) – Allie is torn when she gets invited to a fancy birthday party that excludes her friends.
- Blast from the Past (2010) – Allie has to work with her former best friend on a field trip, learning lessons in forgiveness.
The French-Exclusive Sequels (Le Carnet d'Allie)
While the English version of the series ended after six books, Allie's story continued in French translations published by Hachette Romans. Author Meg Cabot continued writing these adventures specifically for her French publisher:
- Les vacances à Paris (Book 7, 2016) – Allie travels to Paris for vacation.
- Le camp d'été / La colo (Book 8, 2017) – Allie experiences summer camp.
- Demoiselle d'honneur (Book 9, 2021) – Allie enters the fifth grade (CM2) and hopes to be a bridesmaid for her former teacher.
Where to Start and What to Expect
Always start with Moving Day. The series is aimed at readers aged 8 to 12, focusing on realistic childhood challenges like peer pressure, family dynamics, and staying true to oneself. Each book concludes with Allie's updated list of rules, which provides a fun, relatable guide for readers navigating their own daily lives.