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Books by Nicole Melleby | Wonderlit

Books by Nicole Melleby

11 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The House on Sunrise Lagoon series, Nicole Melleby writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, self-confidence & identity, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Sam Makes a Splash

Halfway to Harbor

The House on Sunrise Lagoon

2 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

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Hurricane Season

For children navigating the weight of a parent's mental illness, this moving story offers hope, validation, and the cour

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In the Role of Brie Hutchens...

Soap opera fan Brie navigates a web of lies at her Catholic school while trying to understand her new feelings for the g

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How to Become a Planet

By Age Range

Poppy's Question

Hurricane Season

In the Role of Brie Hutchens...

How to Become a Planet

Hurricane Season

Common Themes

Being Different Self-Confidence & Identity Loneliness & Belonging Friendship & Social Love & Family Family & Siblings School Life LGBTQ+ Identity & Coming Out

Nicole Melleby

Thirteen-year-old Pluto feels like a heavy black hole has replaced her old self, but a summer of new friendships helps h

Ages 9–13

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The Science of Being Angry

For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac

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Nicole Melleby, A. J. Sass

For the child searching for their 'people,' this story offers a joyful, inclusive look at identity, friendship, and the

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Winnie Nash Is Not Your Sunshine

For the child feeling the weight of family expectations while longing to be their true self. A summer with a stranger-gr

Cover of Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby

For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q

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Poppy's Question

A confusing spelling lesson about the letter Q prompts Poppy to find her voice and ask her teacher big questions about h

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Brady Mason's Perfect Fit

For the child who feels like they are outgrowing the boxes they were placed in. Brady navigates the high-pressure world

In the Role of Brie Hutchens...

How to Become a Planet

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Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Jagged Little Pill: The Novel

Jagged Little Pill: The Novel

Stella Brings the Family

Miriam B. Schiffer

Stella Brings the Family

First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation

Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence

Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence