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Books by Avi | Wonderlit

Books by Avi

68 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Crispin and The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts series, Avi writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 47 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, adventure, history.

Series

The Cross of Lead

The End of Time

2 books · Ages 8–14

The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts

The End of the World and Beyond

The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts

2 books · Ages 8–14

The Escape from Home

Beyond the Western Sea

1 book · Ages 9–14

Snail Tale

1 book · Ages 6–9

Prairie School

The Secret School

2 books · Ages 6–12

Ragweed and Poppy

Poppy

Poppy and Rye

Tales from Dimwood Forest

4 books · Ages 8–12

S.O.R. Losers

Romeo and Juliet, Together (and Alive!) At Last

2 books · Ages 8–12

The End of the Beginning

A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

Avon and Edward

2 books · Ages 6–10

Amanda Joins the Circus

Tales of Amanda Pig

1 book · Ages 8–12

Keep Your Eye on Amanda!

Puffin Easy-to-Read

1 book · Ages 7–10

Iron Thunder

1 book · Ages 10–14

Finding Providence: The Story of Roger Williams

I Can Read Book

1 book · Ages 7–9

The Secret Sisters

The Secret School

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Night Journeys

In 1768, an orphan named Peter hunts runaway indentured servants to buy his own freedom, only to face a choice that chal

Cover of A Place Called Ugly

A Place Called Ugly

Fourteen-year-old Owen refuses to leave his family's summer cottage, taking a defiant stand against the developers who w

Cover of Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

Conrad leaves St. Louis for a strange week in New York City, determined to find his parents and finally get the answers

Cover of Don't You Know There's a War On?

Don't You Know There's a War On?

A young boy does his part for the war effort at home by hunting for spies and planting a victory garden in this personal

Cover of Second Sight Stories for a New Millennium

Second Sight Stories for a New Millennium

Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Peck, Avi, Natalie Babbitt, Janet Taylor Lisle, Rita Williams-Garcia, Nancy Springer, Michael Cadnum

For the reflective child navigating big questions about faith and the invisible ways we are connected to those we have l

Cover of Midnight Magic

Mangus the Magician is certain ghosts aren't real, but his servant boy must prove otherwise when a terrifying spirit hau

Cover of The Christmas Rat

The Christmas Rat

Eleven-year-old Eric spends his winter break caught in a high-stakes standoff between a persistent exterminator and a cl

Cover of Things That Sometimes Happen

Things That Sometimes Happen

A hippopotamus drives a car and ice cream cones melt in these nine brief, whimsical stories that turn everyday moments i

Cover of Silent Movie

For children navigating big changes or the fear of being lost, this cinematic story follows a boy finding his way in a b

Cover of The Good Dog

For the child who feels the pull between staying safe at home and wanting to explore the world, this story of a loyal do

Cover of The Traitors' Gate

The Traitors' Gate

Fourteen-year-old John Huffman must manage spies and family secrets in 1849 London after his father is arrested and sent

Cover of Hard Gold

For the child feeling the weight of family responsibility, this gritty journey explores the lengths one will go to prote

Cover of The Book Without Words

The Book Without Words

Blank pages of parchment hold the secret to immortality and gold, but only for a reader who possesses green eyes and a h

Cover of Acting Out

Avi, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson, Richard Peck

For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag

Cover of The Player King

The Player King

For the child who wonders if they are meant for more than their current life. This suspenseful historical tale explores

Cover of The Button War

Life in a quiet Polish village is defined by simple dares until a German bomb falls on the schoolhouse, forcing a group

Cover of Gold Rush Girl

For readers exploring courage and adaptability, this book dives into the perilous journey of a young girl navigating the

Cover of School of the Dead

School of the Dead

For the child navigating the unsettling transition of moving and starting a new school while processing the loss of a be

Cover of Perloo the Bold

Perloo the Bold

A shy, tea-drinking scholar is forced out of his quiet burrow and into a dangerous journey across snowy mountains to sav

Cover of Strange Happenings

Strange Happenings

Children transform into animals and an invisible woman finds herself again in these surreal, chilling tales about what i

Cover of The Man Who Was Poe

The Man Who Was Poe

Edgar Allan Poe steps into a real-life mystery to help young Edmund search for his missing family in the dark streets of

Cover of Catch You Later, Traitor

Catch You Later, Traitor

Pete loves detective stories, but in 1951 Brooklyn, he faces a real mystery when the FBI arrives to accuse his own fathe

Cover of Something Upstairs

Something Upstairs

After discovering the ghost of an enslaved boy in his new home, Kenny must travel back in time to solve a murder and dec

Cover of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle boards a ship as a proper young lady but soon finds herself caught between a murderous

Cover of The Seer of Shadows

The Seer of Shadows

A fake photography scheme in 1872 New York turns terrifying when Horace accidentally releases a real ghost seeking a dar

Cover of The Man from the Sky

The Man from the Sky

A boy known for seeing shapes in the clouds witnesses a real parachutist with a bag of stolen cash, but convincing the a

Cover of The Barn

Young Ben and his siblings race to build a barn in the Oregon Territory to honor their dying father's final wish.

Cover of Captain Grey

For the child grappling with questions of right and wrong when the adults in charge don't play by the rules.

Cover of City of Light, City of Dark

City of Light, City of Dark

Carlos and Sarah race against a looming eternal winter to find a magical subway token and protect their city from a gree

Cover of Blue Heron

While navigating a tense summer with her father's new family, Maggie finds a kindred spirit in a solitary heron and must

Cover of Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?

Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?

Sixth-grader Frankie Wattleson stays glued to his favorite radio serials while the rest of the 1940s world is focused on

Cover of Best Shorts

Master storytellers like Natalie Babbitt and Richard Peck invite you into twenty-four different worlds in this varied co

Cover of City of Orphans

City of Orphans

A newsboy and a brave alley-dwelling girl hunt for the truth in the dangerous streets of 1893 New York to save a sister

Cover of Who Stole the Wizard Of Oz?

Who Stole the Wizard Of Oz?

Twins Becky and Toby hunt for a rare book missing from the library, following clues hidden within other stories to find

Cover of Never Mind

Avi, Rachel Vail

For siblings who feel worlds apart or the child navigating the high-stakes pressure of middle school social circles.

Cover of The History of Helpless Harry

The History of Helpless Harry

Left in the care of a young sitter while his parents are away, eleven-year-old Harry quickly finds himself entangled in

Cover of Abigail Takes the Wheel

Abigail Takes the Wheel

For the child who needs to see that even when adults are overwhelmed, they have the inner strength to step up and handle

Cover of Sophia's War

Sophia seeks justice for her brother in British-occupied New York by hunting for a traitor and trying to stop a dashing

Cover of No More Magic

A missing bike on Halloween night leads Chris and his friend Muffin into a world of shadows, warlocks, and clues that lo

Cover of Bright Shadow

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility and the realization that helping others often requires persona

Cover of The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers

The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers

For the boy navigating a difficult relationship with his father or grandfather. This collection offers honest, thoughtfu

Cover of Windcatcher

A novice sailor gets lost among coastal islands and stumbles into a dangerous race against ruthless treasure hunters see

Cover of The Mayor of Central Park

The Mayor of Central Park

A baseball-loving squirrel must rally his animal friends to protect Central Park when a ruthless gang of rats tries to t

Cover of Punch with Judy

Punch with Judy

An orphan of the Civil War finds a new life and a chance to prove his worth after joining a traveling medicine show.

Cover of The Fighting Ground

The Fighting Ground

Thirteen-year-old Jonathan runs away to join the Revolutionary War, only to find that one day of real combat is far more

Cover of Old Wolf

For the child grappling with the ethics of their choices or feeling the weight of growing up and the responsibility that

By Age Range

Don't You Know There's a War On?

Things That Sometimes Happen

Silent Movie

Night Journeys

A Place Called Ugly

Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

Night Journeys

A Place Called Ugly

Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name

Common Themes

Growing Up Adventure History Fear & Bravery Being Different Justice & Fairness Freedom & Independence Family & Siblings

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The Fear

Invasion

Walter Dean Myers

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

Thank You, Dr. King!

Thank You, Dr. King!

Bloomsday for Maggie

Bloomsday for Maggie