John David Anderson once hit himself so hard on a dare by his sister that he literally knocked himself out of a chair and nearly blacked out. He has since translated this passion and singularity of purpose to the related arts of novel writing and pizza eating. The author of STANDARD HERO BEHAVIOR and the forthcoming SIDEKICKED, Anderson is a firm believer in wearing the same pair of jeans for three days in a row (four in the winter). He lives with his beautiful wife and twins in Indianapolis.
Genres: Children's Fiction
New and upcoming books
Series
Novels
Standard Hero Behavior (2007)
Sidekicked (2013)
Minion (2014)
Ms. Bixby's Last Day (2016)
Insert Coin to Continue (2016)
Posted (2017)
Granted (2018)
Finding Orion (2019)
One Last Shot (2020)
Riley's Ghost (2022)
The Greatest Kid in the World (2023)
Keep It Like a Secret (2024)
Dive (2025)
Sidekicked (2013)
Minion (2014)
Ms. Bixby's Last Day (2016)
Insert Coin to Continue (2016)
Posted (2017)
Granted (2018)
Finding Orion (2019)
One Last Shot (2020)
Riley's Ghost (2022)
The Greatest Kid in the World (2023)
Keep It Like a Secret (2024)
Dive (2025)
John David Anderson recommends
The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid (2022)
Matt Wallace
"A hilarious, playful, and refreshingly relatable take on the superhero genre that teaches the non-caped among us how to discover the hero hidden inside."
An Occasionally Happy Family (2021)
Cliff Burke
"Coursing underneath this comically disastrous road trip romp is a painfully real and poignant reflection on how families find the strength to cope with loss. Funny and fast-paced (and occasionally happy), Theo's journey is one many young readers will relate to and enjoy."
365 Days to Alaska (2021)
Cathy Carr
"Rigel’s big heart made my own heart ache. A funny and poignant fish-out-of-water tale with all the right feels and an important reflection on how we can all find our way home."
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