Books by Phyllis Shalant

Phyllis Shalant writes middle grade for ages 8–12, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, self-confidence & identity, friendship & social.

Standalone Books

The Rock Star, the Rooster, and Me, the Reporter

Phyllis Shalant

Fifth grade gets wild for Mandy as she documents a chaotic farm trip and competes for rock concert tickets while dodging

Ages 8–12

The Transformation of Faith Futterman

Phyllis Shalant

Suzanne risks her status with the popular Insiders when she picks up an instrument and realizes her new best friend migh

Ages 8–12

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Phyllis Shalant

Abandoned in a pond, a former pet turtle named Bartleby learns to survive the wild as he treks toward the mysterious pla

Ages 8–12

When Pirates Came to Brooklyn

Phyllis Shalant

For the child navigating a world of 'unspoken rules,' this story explores the courage it takes to maintain a cross-racia

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

4 books