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Books by Patricia Reilly Giff | Wonderlit

Books by Patricia Reilly Giff

24 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Kids of the Polk Street School and Ronald Morgan series, Patricia Reilly Giff writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 15 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, resilience & perseverance, love & family.

Series

The Almost Awful Play

The Kids of the Polk Street School

1 book · Ages 6–9

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Happy Birthday, Ronald Morgan!

Good Luck, Ronald Morgan!

Ronald Morgan

3 books · Ages 4–8

Diana: Twentieth-Century Princess

Women of Our Time

1 book · Ages 7–11

Not-So-Perfect Rosie

A Glass Slipper for Rosie

Ballet Slippers

2 books · Ages 6–10

Kidnap at the Catfish Cafe

1 book · Ages 8–12

Water Street

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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Patricia Reilly Giff

While her brother is away at war, nine-year-old Jayna follows mysterious clues to find the family roots she’s never know

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Patricia Reilly Giff

Meggie must find her own strength and compassion as she navigates life on the home front while her brother serves in the

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The Big Something

Patricia Reilly Giff

The original Little House on the Prairie books were a series of eight autobiographical children's novels based on the li

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Genevieve's War

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child grappling with the weight of difficult choices and the courage it takes to stand up for others when the wo

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Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child feeling disconnected from family or struggling with sudden changes, this story links a girl's modern troub

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Patricia Reilly Giff

Lidie leaves her home in Brazil for a New York horse farm, where her life begins to mirror the journey of a spirited, un

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Writing With Rosie

Patricia Reilly Giff

Learn the secrets of storytelling by watching an author work alongside her dog, then try the writing exercises yourself.

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Lily's Crossing

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or the loneliness of a parent being far away, this story finds beaut

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A House of Tailors

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child adjusting to a major move who feels overwhelmed by new responsibilities and the gap between their expectat

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A Slip of a Girl

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child grappling with the meaning of home or facing major family changes, this verse novel offers a window into r

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All the Way Home

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child grappling with physical limitations or searching for a sense of belonging while uncovering family secrets.

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Pictures of Hollis Woods

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in, this moving story explores what it means to find a home and a fami

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Nory Ryan's Song

Patricia Reilly Giff

A terrible blight has struck the potato crops on Maidin Bay. Twelve-year-old Nory must find the strength to save her fam

By Age Range

The Almost Awful Play

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Happy Birthday, Ronald Morgan!

The Almost Awful Play

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Happy Birthday, Ronald Morgan!

Kidnap at the Catfish Cafe

Gingersnap

Willow Run

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family History Loneliness & Belonging Growing Up Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Social

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