Books by Matt Phelan

Matt Phelan writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, exploring themes of fear & bravery, resilience & perseverance, history.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

The Storm in the Barn

Matt Phelan

Amid the swirling dust of 1930s Kansas, eleven-year-old Jack spots a mysterious, shadowy figure hiding in a barn that sh

Ages 10–14

Around the World

Matt Phelan

Three daring adventurers race across continents and oceans by bicycle, boat, and sheer grit in this graphic novel based

Ages 9–13

Bluffton: My Summers with Buster

Matt Phelan

The arrival of a vaudeville troupe turns a quiet 1908 summer into a spectacle. Henry watches as elephants and tightrope

Ages 9–13

Knights vs. Dinosaurs

Matt Phelan

Merlin commands the legendary Knights of the Round Table to charge into a brand new battle against prehistoric lizards.

Ages 8–12

Snow White

Matt Phelan

For the reader who loves atmospheric mysteries and needs to see a familiar tale through a sophisticated, gritty, and vis

Ages 10–14

The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck

Matt Phelan

A sheep, a rooster, and a duck team up to stop a villainous plot to steal Benjamin Franklin’s inventions in this high-fl

Ages 8–12

Snow Day for Plum!, A

Matt Phelan

For the child encountering their first big seasonal shift, this gentle story follows an eager pup as he learns to brave

Ages 4–8

Leave it to Plum!

Matt Phelan

For the kindhearted child who faces a neighborhood or playground 'grumpy squirrel': a charming tale about staying true t

Ages 7–10

Bluffton

Matt Phelan

An ordinary summer in 1908 Michigan turns magical when Henry strikes up a life-changing friendship with a young, talente

Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

2 books

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

9 books