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Books by Gary D. Schmidt | Wonderlit

Books by Gary D. Schmidt

15 books · Ages 5–17

Known for the The Wednesday Wars and Orbiting Jupiter series, Gary D. Schmidt writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–17, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, being different, nature & outdoors.

Series

The Wednesday Wars

Okay for Now

The Wednesday Wars

2 books · Ages 10–15

Orbiting Jupiter

Jupiter Rising

Orbiting Jupiter

2 books · Ages 12–17

Standalone Books

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Gary D. Schmidt

Anson is a British soldier in 18th-century Ireland who must decide between his duty to the King and his sympathy for a s

Cover of Straw Into Gold

Straw Into Gold

Gary D. Schmidt

Two boys racing to save lives encounter a banished queen whose long-lost son was taken by Rumpelstiltskin in this magica

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Gary D. Schmidt

To honor his brother's memory, Henry hikes toward Mount Katahdin alongside an unexpected companion: the boy accused of c

By Age Range

Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert

So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Celia Planted a Garden

Anson's Way

Straw Into Gold

Common Themes

Growing Up Being Different Nature & Outdoors History Loneliness & Belonging Resilience & Perseverance Writing & Storytelling School Life

Robert Frost

Poetry for Young People

1 book · Ages 8–14

Ages 12–17

Cover of Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert

Martín de Porres: The Rose in the Desert

Gary D. Schmidt

Follow the inspiring life of Saint Martín de Porres as he uses faith and perseverance to overcome the hardships of racia

Cover of So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

Gary D. Schmidt

Born into the hardships of slavery, Sojourner Truth used her powerful voice and unshakable spirit to walk a long, brave

Cover of Pay Attention, Carter Jones

Pay Attention, Carter Jones

Gary D. Schmidt

A persistent, know-it-all butler moves in to teach young Carter Jones how to be a gentleman while the boy grapples with

Cover of Celia Planted a Garden

Celia Planted a Garden

Phyllis Root, Gary D. Schmidt

For the child who finds beauty in quiet places, this lyrical biography celebrates how one girl's patience and creativity

Cover of A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems

A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems

Leah Henderson, Gary D. Schmidt

Shape-shifting and time travel meet the everyday challenges of growing up in this imaginative collection of poems, stori

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The Labors of Hercules Beal

Gary D. Schmidt

For the child processing a profound loss who needs to see that grief can coexist with humor, community, and the strength

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Gary D. Schmidt

For the middle grade reader beginning to learn about the Holocaust, this gentle yet profound story explores how stories

The Wednesday Wars

Anson's Way

Straw Into Gold

The Wednesday Wars

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10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War