Books by Kelly Barnhill

Kelly Barnhill writes middle grade for ages 8–13, exploring themes of fantasy & magic, being different, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books

The Mostly True Story of Jack

Kelly Barnhill

A strange, sweet scent and a humming in the grass signal a mysterious return to a prairie town where a boy's silent scar

Ages 8–12

Iron Hearted Violet

Kelly Barnhill

A clever princess and a cowardly dragon stumble upon a forbidden book that could release an ancient evil trapped within

Ages 8–12

The Witch's Boy

Kelly Barnhill

Ned must summon unexpected strength to protect his village's ancient magic from a Bandit King, while a mysterious girl i

Ages 8–12

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Kelly Barnhill

Raised by a forest witch and a tiny dragon, a young girl discovers a well of dangerous magic inside herself that she mus

Ages 8–12

The Ogress and the Orphans

Kelly Barnhill

For children observing unfairness or 'fake news' in the world, this sophisticated fable shows how kindness and truth can

Ages 8–13

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

5 books

Ages 12–18

5 books