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Books by Gloria Whelan | Wonderlit

Books by Gloria Whelan

13 books · Ages 5–14

Known for the Russian Saga and Gloria Whelan's Travels series, Gloria Whelan writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness.

Series

Angel on the Square

1 book · Ages 10–14

Chu Ju's House

Gloria Whelan's Travels

1 book · Ages 10–14

Megan's Year: An Irish Traveler's Story

Tales of the World

1 book · Ages 6–10

Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem

Tales of Young Americans

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Yuki

For the child adjusting to a new environment or culture, follow a young girl's journey of displacement and her search fo

Cover of Homeless Bird

Thirteen-year-old Koly must find the courage to survive and rewrite her future after being cast out by a society bound b

Cover of Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and looking for the courage to stand up for justice within thei

By Age Range

The Listeners

The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Waiting for the Owl's Call

Angel on the Square

Yuki

Homeless Bird

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Being Different Family & Siblings Cultural Identity Love & Family Growing Up

Ages 10–14

Cover of The Listeners

For the child curious about how small voices can make a big difference, this story explores finding hope and agency whil

Cover of Miranda's Last Stand

Miranda's Last Stand

For the child grappling with inherited biases, this story explores how personal experience can challenge the prejudices

Cover of The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Driven by a deep spark of passion, a young boy works to prove his skills in the kitchen and show everyone exactly what h

Cover of Waiting for the Owl's Call

Waiting for the Owl's Call

For children starting to notice that life looks very different for others, this story explores the quiet strength of an

Cover of Listening for Lions

Listening for Lions

Orphaned in Africa and whisked away to England, Rachel must use her sharp wit to survive a deceitful plot involving a st

Cover of Hannah

In 1887 Michigan, nine-year-old Hannah's world expands beyond her front door when a new teacher arrives to help her mast

Angel on the Square

Yuki

Homeless Bird

If Your Family Loves Gloria Whelan, Also Try

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

Maria's Comet

Deborah Hopkinson

Johnny Cash

Anne E. Neimark

What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

The Summer We Found the Baby

The Summer We Found the Baby