Books by Kathryn Erskine

Kathryn Erskine writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–16, exploring themes of being different, loneliness & belonging, family & siblings.

Standalone Books

Quaking

Kathryn Erskine

Fourteen-year-old Matt must confront local bullies and the ghosts of her past while living with a peaceful Quaker family

Ages 12–16

The Absolute Value of Mike

Kathryn Erskine

Mike may lack his father’s genius for math, but a summer spent with eccentric relatives and a town fundraising project p

Ages 10–14

The Badger Knight

Kathryn Erskine

Small and different, young Adrian flees his life as a scribe to become an archer, only to find that the reality of war i

Ages 9–13

The Incredible Magic of Being

Kathryn Erskine

Nine-year-old Julian uses his unique uni-sense to navigate life in Maine, trying to heal his grumpy sister and a neighbo

Ages 8–12

Mockingbird

Kathryn Erskine

Caitlin used to rely on her brother to explain the world's confusing gray areas, but now that he is gone, she must searc

Ages 9–13

All of Us

Kathryn Erskine

A young girl with Asperger’s syndrome searches for a sense of closure and understanding following the devastating loss o

Ages 10–14

Seeing Red

Kathryn Erskine

For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

7 books