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Books by Betsy Byars | Wonderlit

Books by Betsy Byars

32 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Herculeah Jones Mysteries and Bingo Brown series, Betsy Byars writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 22 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, humor, fear & bravery.

Series

The Dark Stairs

Dead Letter

Tarot Says Beware

Herculeah Jones Mysteries

6 books · Ages 8–12

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown

1 book · Ages 8–12

My Brother, Ant

1 book · Ages 6–8

Little Horse

1 book · Ages 6–9

The SOS File

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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The Dancing Camel

For the child who loves to create for the pure joy of it. This whimsical story follows a camel who dances for herself bu

Cover of Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

After straying from his wagon home, Rama the golden-earringed cat must navigate the dangers of wharves and forests on a

Cover of The Summer of the Swans

The Summer of the Swans

Sara’s difficult summer takes a desperate turn when she must lead the search for her missing brother, Charlie, through t

Cover of The TV Kid

Lennie escapes his lonely reality by dreaming of TV stardom, but a dangerous encounter with a rattlesnake forces him to

Cover of The Eighteenth Emergency

The Eighteenth Emergency

Twelve-year-old Mouse has spent his life preparing for imaginary disasters, but now he must face a very real threat from

Cover of The Winged Colt of Casa Mia

The Winged Colt of Casa Mia

A quiet, bookish boy and his stuntman uncle find an unexpected connection when a mysterious colt with wings suddenly app

Cover of The Night Swimmers

The Night Swimmers

For the child stepping into big responsibilities at home or navigating the complex bond of siblings when a parent is mos

Cover of The Midnight Fox

The Midnight Fox

Tony thinks a summer on the farm will be a total bore until he spots a mysterious black fox in the woods and follows her

Cover of The House of Wings

The House of Wings

For the child feeling resentful about a sudden change in family plans or struggling to connect with an eccentric relativ

Cover of The Glory Girl

Anna is the only one in her famous gospel-singing family who can't sing, but a terrifying bus accident gives her a chanc

Cover of Cracker Jackson

Cracker Jackson

Cracker Jackson faces a difficult reality when he tries to help his former babysitter, learning that some problems are m

Cover of The Computer Nut

The Computer Nut

For the child who loves tech or wonders about life on other planets, this retro mystery explores what happens when digit

Cover of The Cartoonist

A quiet boy clings to his secret attic sanctuary and his drawings as he faces the threat of losing the one place in a cr

Cover of Trouble River

A handmade raft becomes a desperate lifeline when a young boy and his grandmother must flee their prairie cabin to escap

Cover of The Cybil War

For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school friendships and realizing that a 'best friend' might not alw

Cover of Keeper of the Doves

Keeper of the Doves

Amie and her sisters navigate the small moments of family life while an exquisitely detailed picture of their world come

Cover of McMummy

For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating the complexities of a single-parent home while looking for a b

Cover of The Moon and I

Betsy Byars shares the secrets of her writing life and childhood alongside the real-life adventures she has with a resid

Cover of Me Tarzan

A school play takes a wild turn when a quiet girl discovers she has the most powerful, window-shaking jungle roar in the

Cover of Tornado

For the child feeling anxious about storms or transitions, these soothing stories about a resilient dog provide comfort

By Age Range

Go and Hush the Baby

Boo's Dinosaur

The Dancing Camel

Go and Hush the Baby

My Brother, Ant

The Dancing Camel

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

The Summer of the Swans

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

The Summer of the Swans

The TV Kid

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Humor Fear & Bravery Growing Up Love & Family Friendship & Social Being Different Nature & Outdoors

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Trixie and Jinx

Trixie and Jinx

The Zabime Sisters

The Zabime Sisters

The Phantom of 86th Street

The Phantom of 86th Street

Stranger With My Face

Stranger With My Face

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-Rific Birthday

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-Rific Birthday