Below is a compilation of the 15 best books of the year 2013 so far according to data released by Amazon.

#15:  The Meanest Birthday Girl by Josh Schneider

#14: The Curse of the Pharaoh #1 (AGATHA: GIRL OF MYSTERY) by Stevenson, Sir Steve and Turconi, Stefano

#13: Joe and Sparky Go to School by Jamie Michalak and Frank Remkiewicz

#12: Squirrel’s Fun Day (Candlewick Readers) by Lisa Moser and Valeri Gorbachev

#11: Dodsworth in Tokyo (A Dodsworth Book) by Tim Egan

#10: Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes (The Just Grace Series) by Harper, Charise Mericle

#9: Ninja Meerkats (#1): The Clan of the Scorpion by Jones, Gareth and Finlayson, Luke

#8: Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets Girl by Jessie Haas and Alison Friend

#7: Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever by Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee and Tony Fucile

#6: National Geographic Kids Chapters: Animal Superstars: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents (NGK Chapters… by Newman, Aline Alexander

#5: Bowling Alley Bandit (Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut) by Laurie Keller

#4: Ballpark Mysteries #6: The Wrigley Riddle (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) by Kelly, David A. and Meyers, Mark

#3: Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp! by Coven, Wanda and Burris, Priscilla

#2: Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer by O’Connor, Jane and Glasser, Robin Preiss

#1: The Sasquatch Escape (The Imaginary Veterinary) by Selfors, Suzanne and Santat, Dan