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Books by Jessica Gunderson | Wonderlit

Books by Jessica Gunderson

38 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Graphic History and Historical Tales: A Story of Ancient China series, Jessica Gunderson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of adventure, history, fear & bravery.

Series

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

Graphic History

2 books · Ages 4–12

The Jade Dragon

The Terracotta Girl

Historical Tales: A Story of Ancient China

2 books · Ages 8–12

The Elephant Dancer: A Story of Ancient India

Read-it! Chapter Books: Historical Tales

1 book · Ages 8–12

Snorkeling for Fun!

What's Great About

1 book · Ages 7–10

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

1 book · Ages 6–9

There's a Hurricane in the Pool!

I Just Have to Ride the Halfpipe!

Victory School Superstars

2 books · Ages 8–12

A Stormy Surprise

Science Stories

1 book · Ages 6–9

Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon

1 book · Ages 8–12

Your Life as a Private on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Your Life as a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt

Your Life as a Cabin Attendant on the Titanic

You Choose: Historical Eras

3 books · Ages 7–12

How Long? Wacky Ways to Compare Length

Wacky Comparisons

1 book · Ages 5–9

Tales of Bravery

U.S. Navy True Stories

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Wound Is Mortal: The Story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories

1 book · Ages 9–14

Tangled History

President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind

Assassins' America

Historical Narratives

4 books · Ages 8–12

Cinderella

You Choose: Fiction

1 book · Ages 8–12

No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!

Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!

Truthfully, Something Smelled Fishy!

The Other Side of the Story

4 books · Ages 5–9

Olympians vs. Titans

You Choose: Interactive Mythological Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

You Choose: Interactive Fairy Tale Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

The School Musical Meltdown

Junior High Drama

1 book · Ages 8–11

Sleeping Beauty

Interactive Fairy Tale Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Creeping Clown

1 book · Ages 8–12

Mount Rushmore

American Symbols

1 book · Ages 7–9

Hansel and Gretel

Discover Graphics: Fairy Tales

1 book · Ages 6–10

Immigrants Who Built an Empire

You Choose: Industrial Revolution

1 book · Ages 8–12

Can You Survive a Civil War Escape?

You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Curse of Medusa

Modern Graphic Greek Myths

1 book · Ages 8–12

Captain Kidd: Legendary Pirate Leader

Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Medusa's Stony Stare

Medusa's Stony Stare

Jessica Gunderson

For the child who loves action-packed hero stories and needs to see that courage means facing even the scariest monsters

By Age Range

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

Snorkeling for Fun!

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

The Jade Dragon

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The Jade Dragon

The Elephant Dancer: A Story of Ancient India

Common Themes

Adventure History Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Fairy Tales & Mythology

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