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Books by Margi Preus | Wonderlit

Books by Margi Preus

6 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Heart of a Samurai series, Margi Preus writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, resilience & perseverance, survival & wilderness.

Series

Heart of a Samurai

Heart of a Samurai

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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Shadow on the Mountain

Fourteen-year-old Espen rises from a newspaper deliverer to a daring spy in the dangerous world of the Norwegian resista

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Village of Scoundrels

For the young reader processing the weight of historical injustice, this story shows how ordinary teens find the bravery

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By Age Range

Lily Leads the Way

Heart of a Samurai

Shadow on the Mountain

Village of Scoundrels

Heart of a Samurai

Common Themes

Adventure Resilience & Perseverance Survival & Wilderness Being Different History Growing Up Fear & Bravery Self-Confidence & Identity

For the child who feels like they lack a 'special talent,' this folklore-inspired quest celebrates how courage and curio

Ages 8–12

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West of the Moon

West of the Moon is a 2010 young adult historical novel by American author Margi Preus.

Shadow on the Mountain

Village of Scoundrels

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