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Books by C. S. Adler | Wonderlit

Books by C. S. Adler

15 books · Ages 7–16

Known for the Willie series, C. S. Adler writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–16, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, family & siblings, friendship & social.

Series

Willie, the Frog Prince

1 book · Ages 7–11

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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The Cat that was Left Behind

A summer at the Cape takes an unexpected turn for foster child Chad when he bonds with a wary stray cat and begins to tr

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The Evidence that Wasn't There

Kim races against time to expose a mysterious con artist before her favorite teacher gets hurt and her own life is put i

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By Age Range

Willie, the Frog Prince

The Cat that was Left Behind

The Evidence that Wasn't There

Shadows on Little Reef Bay

The Cat that was Left Behind

Common Themes

Growing Up Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Love & Family Empathy & Kindness Nature & Outdoors School Life Self-Confidence & Identity

Shadows on Little Reef Bay

C. S. Adler

Stacy must uncover a dangerous smuggling ring on a Caribbean island to clear her friend’s name, even when the clues poin

Ages 10–14

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For a child struggling with the heavy silence of loss, this story follows thirteen-year-old Carly as she finds comfort i

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Always and Forever Friends

Wendy feels the empty space left behind when her best friend Meg moves away, making the search for a new connection feel

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The Lump in the Middle

Caught between a perfect older sister and a cute younger one, Kelsey finally finds the confidence to stand out when she

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Wally wants to be just like his late older brother, who appears to him with advice as he prepares for a big skateboardin

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Tuna Fish Thanksgiving

With her parents' divorce looming, thirteen-year-old Gilda takes it upon herself to keep her siblings steady and ensure

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That Horse Whiskey

Lainey is crushed when she doesn't get a horse for her birthday, but she finds an unexpected bond while training a neigh

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What's to Be Scared Of, Suki?

Thirteen-year-old Suki is determined to conquer her anxieties, but meeting new friends with deep challenges helps her se

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Not Just a Summer Crush

A beach vacation takes a complicated turn for a twelve-year-old girl when she begins to develop feelings for her English

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Vicky is thrilled to make the tennis team, but her new partner's win-at-all-costs attitude forces her to choose between

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One Unhappy Horse

Twelve-year-old Jan balances the grief of losing her father with a desperate mission to fund a life-saving operation for

The Evidence that Wasn't There

Shadows on Little Reef Bay

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The Black Tower

The Black Tower

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Stella Brings the Family

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The Midwinter Witch

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Jagged Little Pill: The Novel

Jagged Little Pill: The Novel