Books by Jane Resh Thomas

Jane Resh Thomas writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, exploring themes of growing up, family & siblings, fear & bravery.

Standalone Books

Secret Lies

Jane Resh Thomas

Thirteen-year-old Elvira moves to the Virginia hills, caught between her mother’s harsh prejudices and her own secret fa

Ages 10–14

Fox in a Trap

Jane Resh Thomas

Helping his uncle set traps for farm foxes seemed like a good idea to Daniel, until a single discovery makes him questio

Ages 8–12

Saying Goodbye to Grandma

Jane Resh Thomas

For children navigating the unknowns of a funeral, this story gently explores the curiosity, fear, and family rituals th

Ages 5–9

Courage at Indian Deep

Jane Resh Thomas

Moving from the city of Minneapolis to the northern Minnesota wilderness requires a family to make massive adjustments a

Ages 8–12

The Princess in the Pigpen

Jane Resh Thomas

An Elizabethan princess suffering from a fever suddenly wakes up on a modern-day Iowa farm, struggling to make anyone be

Ages 8–12

Daddy Doesn't Have to Be a Giant Anymore

Jane Resh Thomas

For children processing the fear and confusion of a parent's struggle with alcohol addiction and the hope found in a fam

Ages 5–9

The Snoop

Jane Resh Thomas

Ellen knows she shouldn't peek into things that aren't hers, but her curiosity on the farm keeps leading her into troubl

Ages 7–10

The Counterfeit Princess

Jane Resh Thomas

In the dangerous political world of 1553, a grieving teenager seeks revenge by working as a secret spy and body double f

Ages 10–14

Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth I

Jane Resh Thomas

The complicated childhood and triumphant reign of Elizabeth I come to life, showing the private experiences that shaped

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

9 books