Tracey West

  • 109

    Catalog books

  • 32

    Works

  • 1993 to 2026

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Tracey West writes short, engaging stories and nonfiction for young readers, mixing schoolroom adventures, early chapter-book series, and travel-tinged nonfiction. Her titles range from Magic School Bus and Pokémon tie-ins to Wee Wizards and state-focused histories, all aimed at curious beginning readers.

West’s books favor clear plots, accessible language, and quick pacing: picture-length reads like Liz on the Move, brief chapter adventures such as I Choose You!, and concise informational volumes like Fire in the Valley and Costa Rica. They’re crafted for early readers building confidence and fluency.

Best Place To Start

Le Cri Du Dragon Du Tonnerre

Scholastic • 2017 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children’s picture and early reader books • Educational tie-ins and nonfiction for kids • Licensed-series chapter books (e.g., Pokémon) • Easy-reader fiction series

Genres and themes: Early readers • Educational nonfiction • School and science adventures • Fantasy for young children

Who this author is best for: Good for emergent readers and caregivers seeking short, engaging stories or hands-on nonfiction about places, science, and everyday adventures.

Start with short picture books or the Magic School Bus and Pokémon entries to match reading level and interests.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Le Cri Du Dragon Du Tonnerre

    Scholastic • 2017 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2017 • 96 pages.

  2. 20 Terrific Mini-Plays That Build Reading Skills

    Scholastic Professional Books • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 128 pages.

  3. Pixie Tricks #02: The Greedy Gremli N (Pixie Tricks)

    Little Apple • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 128 pages.

  4. Early Themes

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 48 pages.

  5. El Autobus Magico: Liz Busca UN Hogar/The Magic School Bus

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 24 pages.

  6. Fresh & Fun

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 32 pages.

  7. Liz Finds a Friend (The Magic School Bus)

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    You enjoy Tracey West’s Magic School Bus spin-offs and classroom settings | You want a 24-page picture book about a liza…

  8. Liz on the move

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    You read picture books about moving with a child or classroom | You collect Tracey West titles or Scholastic early reade…

  9. Mewtwo Strikes Back (Pokemon Ser.)

    Scholastic Paperbacks • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 128 pages.

  10. Teaching Tall Tales (Grades 3-5)

    Scholastic • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 64 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Le Cri Du Dragon Du Tonnerre is the easier short commitment, while 20 Terrific Mini-Plays That Build Reading Skills asks for more reading time up front.
  • 20 Terrific Mini-Plays That Build Reading Skills gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Le Cri Du Dragon Du Tonnerre leans later in the catalog.
  • Pixie Tricks #02: The Greedy Gremli N (Pixie Tricks) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Le Cri Du Dragon Du Tonnerre.

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