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Books by Jim Murphy | Wonderlit

Books by Jim Murphy

18 books · Ages 4–16

Known for the My Name Is America series, Jim Murphy writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, alongside 17 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, adventure.

Series

The Journal of Brian Doyle: A Greenhorn on an Alaskan Whaling Ship

My Name Is America

1 book · Ages 9–14

Standalone Books

Cover of Baseball's All-time All-stars

Baseball's All-time All-stars

Jim Murphy

Compare stats and history to see who makes the ultimate cut in these two hypothetical dream teams featuring the greatest

Ages 10–14

Cover of Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One

Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One

Learn how to rebuild an ordinary car into a one-of-a-kind custom ride without breaking the bank using these essential nu

Cover of The Boys' War

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t

Cover of Across America on an Emigrant Train

Across America on an Emigrant Train

Climb aboard for a bumpy 1879 cross-country trek as Robert Louis Stevenson witnesses the grit and engineering marvels of

Cover of Into the Deep Forest with Henry David Thoreau

Into the Deep Forest with Henry David Thoreau

You will learn how Henry David Thoreau survived and what he observed during his rugged expedition through the deep Maine

Cover of The Great Fire

Discover how a city built of wood vanished in flames in 1871 and learn about the science and resilience that fueled the

Cover of A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy

A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy

A fifteen-year-old soldier enlists in Washington's army, beginning a seven-year journey through the real battles and ski

Cover of Dinosaur for a Day

Dinosaur for a Day

For the child captivated by prehistoric life, this narrative journey brings the Cretaceous period to life through the ey

Cover of The Long Road to Gettysburg

The Long Road to Gettysburg

Experience the Battle of Gettysburg through the contrasting eyes of two young soldiers: a Confederate lieutenant and a U

Cover of An American Plague

An American Plague

An invisible killer stalks Philadelphia in 1793 as citizens flee a mysterious fever that no doctor can explain and no me

Cover of Desperate Journey

Desperate Journey

For the child stepping up to help their family during a crisis. This gripping tale follows a brave girl navigating the E

Cover of Truce

In the middle of the Great War, enemies laid down their weapons for one day. This account uses letters and photos to tel

Cover of The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution

The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution

George Washington leads a ragtag group of rebels against the world’s most professional army in a desperate 1776 struggle

Cover of Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever

Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever

Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant, worked behind the scenes to help pioneer the first successful heart su

Cover of Revenge of the Green Banana

Revenge of the Green Banana

Jimmy Murphy wants to turn over a new leaf in sixth grade, but his reputation as a troublemaker and a strict nun make it

Cover of Fergus and the Night-Demon

Fergus and the Night-Demon

For the child who needs to know that quick thinking and bravery can overcome even the scariest shadows in the woods.

Cover of The Real Benedict Arnold

The Real Benedict Arnold

Trace the rise and fall of the Continental Army major general who betrayed George Washington's trust to plot the surrend

By Age Range

Dinosaur for a Day

Fergus and the Night-Demon

Baseball's All-time All-stars

Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One

The Boys' War

Baseball's All-time All-stars

Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One

The Boys' War

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Fear & Bravery Justice & Fairness Growing Up Writing & Storytelling Freedom & Independence

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