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Books by Jennifer Armstrong | Wonderlit

Books by Jennifer Armstrong

16 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Mary Mehan and Fire-Us series, Jennifer Armstrong writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, growing up, history.

Series

Mary Mehan Awake

1 book · Ages 12–18

The Kindling

1 book · Ages 12–16

Standalone Books

Cover of Hugh Can Do

Jennifer Armstrong

A clever young orphan sets out to find his fortune, but first he must use his wits to outsmart a stubborn toll-taker at

Cover of Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat

Jennifer Armstrong

A haughty widow must learn to provide for herself and find humility through a life-changing friendship with a clever gin

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Jennifer Armstrong

By Age Range

Once Upon a Banana

Hugh Can Do

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat

King Crow

Hugh Can Do

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up History Curiosity & Wonder Fear & Bravery Adventure Hope & Optimism Being Different

For a child finding light in dark times, this lyrical tale follows a blind, imprisoned king who finds freedom through th

Ages 5–9

Cover of Black-Eyed Susan

Black-Eyed Susan

Jennifer Armstrong

Susie finds beauty in the endless South Dakota sky, but she watches her mother struggle with a deep, quiet longing for t

Cover of The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan

The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan

Jennifer Armstrong

Mairhe faces the harsh realities of an Irish slum in 1860s Washington, D.C., as she watches the American Civil War tear

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Jennifer Armstrong

A mysterious village tailor sews enchanted scenes into plain pockets, bringing unexpected wonder and transformation to t

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Jennifer Armstrong

Pierre is usually lazy and foolish, but when he believes he is just having a dream, he suddenly finds the bravery to per

Cover of In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer

In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer

Irene Opdyke, Jennifer Armstrong

A young Polish girl risks her life during the Holocaust to hide and protect Jewish families, proving the power of indivi

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Shattered: Stories of Children and War

Jennifer Armstrong

For the young teen grappling with news of global conflict, this anthology explores the quiet, human impact of war throug

Cover of Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War

Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War

Jennifer Armstrong

For the student curious about how we see the past, this visually striking history explores how early photography capture

Cover of American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The

American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, The

Jennifer Armstrong

One hundred true stories bring the past to life through a collection of fascinating tales that span the breadth of Ameri

Cover of Once Upon a Banana

Once Upon a Banana

Jennifer Armstrong

A single dropped peel triggers a hilarious chain of events that sends an entire city into a chaotic, slapstick frenzy.

Cover of Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance

Jennifer Armstrong

For the child facing a seemingly impossible challenge who needs to see that leadership, grit, and looking out for others

Cover of Magnus at the Fire

Magnus at the Fire

Jennifer Armstrong

Magnus the firehouse horse faces retirement when a motor engine arrives, but he gets one last chance to prove his herois

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat

King Crow

Black-Eyed Susan

The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan

Mary Mehan Awake

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Berlin

Marilyn Trueluck

If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln

If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln

United States of America

Christine Juarez

United States of America

Maisy at the Farm

Maisy at the Farm

My Very First Art Famous Paintings

My Very First Art Famous Paintings