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Books by Ann Rinaldi | Wonderlit

Books by Ann Rinaldi

26 books · Ages 9–18

Known for the Great Episodes and Quilt Trilogy series, Ann Rinaldi writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–18, alongside 16 standalone books, exploring themes of history, growing up, justice & fairness.

Series

Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley

Great Episodes

9 books · Ages 10–18

Quilt Trilogy

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Amelia's War

Ann Rinaldi

With a Confederate general threatening to burn her town to the ground, twelve-year-old Amelia must find a way to raise a

Ages 10–14

The Education of Mary

Ann Rinaldi

Tensions erupt in an 1830s Connecticut town when a teacher opens her classroom doors to Black students, sparking a fight

Ages 10–14

The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce: A Pilgrim Boy, Plymouth, 1620

Ann Rinaldi

An indentured servant boy records the harrowing voyage of the Mayflower and the grueling labor required to build a new c

Ages 9–14

The Color of Fire

Ann Rinaldi

Amidst fire and hysteria in 1741 New York, Phoebe must choose between her own safety and saving her friend from a commun

Ages 10–14

Numbering All the Bones

Ann Rinaldi

For the young reader processing the heavy weight of history and the search for family in the face of systemic injustice

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

8 books

Ages 12–18

26 books

Common Themes

History Growing Up Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery Freedom & Independence Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings Love & Family

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The Freedom Maze

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