Books by Ralph Fletcher

Ralph Fletcher writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, loneliness & belonging, writing & storytelling.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Buried Alive: The Elements of Love

Ralph Fletcher

The heavy, wild, and quiet moments of love unfold through the elemental lenses of earth, water, air, and fire in this po

Ages 11–16

Twilight Comes Twice

Ralph Fletcher

The world transforms in those quiet moments when the sun hovers at the horizon, painted in rhythmic prose that captures

Ages 4–9

Flying Solo

Ralph Fletcher

When their teacher doesn't show up, a sixth-grade class tries to run the school day themselves, but old secrets and tens

Ages 8–12

Hello, Harvest Moon

Ralph Fletcher

Silver light spills over the fields as a full autumn moon rises, waking the nocturnal world in a shimmering glow.

Ages 4–8

The World's Loneliest Elephant Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue

Ralph Fletcher

For the child moved by animal welfare, this true story explores the pain of isolation and the powerful impact of global

Ages 4–8

Uncle Daddy

Ralph Fletcher

Nine-year-old Rivers feels torn between the great-uncle who raised him and the father who suddenly returned after years

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

6 books