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Books by Kathleen Karr | Wonderlit

Books by Kathleen Karr

8 books · Ages 7–17

Known for the Skullduggery series, Kathleen Karr writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–17, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of history, growing up, fear & bravery.

Series

Skullduggery

Bone Dry

2 books · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Spy in the Sky

An orphan boy hitches a ride in a massive hot air balloon at the start of the Civil War, using high-flying technology to

By Age Range

Spy in the Sky

Spy in the Sky

It Happened in the White House

Bone Dry

It Happened in the White House

Common Themes

History Growing Up Fear & Bravery Adventure Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Being Different

Bone Dry

Skullduggery

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