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Books by Sally Warner | Wonderlit

Books by Sally Warner

20 books · Ages 6–14

Known for the Lily and Emma McGraw series, Sally Warner writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & social, school life, family & siblings.

Series

Accidental Lily

Sweet & Sour Lily

Private Lily

4 books · Ages 6–9

Only Emma

Best Friend Emma

Happily Ever Emma

Emma McGraw

5 books · Ages 6–12

EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken!

EllRay Jakes the Recess King!

EllRay Jakes Is Magic!

5 books · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

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Ellie and the Bunheads

Ellie balances the physical demands of serious ballet training with the everyday whirl of being thirteen and growing up.

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Sort of Forever

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a best friend's serious illness. This story honors the deep bond betwee

Cover of Totally Confidential

Totally Confidential

For the child who loves solving problems and wants to be the go-to person for advice, but learns that keeping secrets is

Cover of How to Be a Real Person (in just one day)

How to Be a Real Person (in just one day)

For the child who feels they must grow up too fast to protect a parent. A sensitive look at a sixth-grader managing a ho

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Witness the historic career of Hattie McDaniel, the talented actress and singer who became the first African American to

Cover of It's Only Temporary

It's Only Temporary

For the child navigating a family crisis, this story offers a mirror for the complex feelings of guilt and hope when a s

By Age Range

Sweet & Sour Lily

Private Lily

Accidental Lily

Ellie and the Bunheads

Sweet & Sour Lily

Private Lily

Ellie and the Bunheads

Sort of Forever

Totally Confidential

Common Themes

Friendship & Social School Life Family & Siblings Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Being Left Out

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First-Year Orientation

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Matthew Meets the Man

Stranger With My Face

Stranger With My Face