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Books by Shelley Tanaka | Wonderlit

Books by Shelley Tanaka

7 books · Ages 8–12

Known for the I Was There series, Shelley Tanaka writes middle grade for ages 8–12, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of history, curiosity & wonder, adventure.

Series

Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

On Board the Titanic

6 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

Owen Beattie, John Geiger, Shelley Tanaka

Forensic science and icy history meet as investigators uncover the chilling truth behind Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845

By Age Range

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

On Board the Titanic

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

Common Themes

History Curiosity & Wonder Adventure Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Discovering a Talent Sadness & Grief Mystery

On Board the Titanic

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The Phantom of 86th Street

The Phantom of 86th Street

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Sneak Into the Oval Office

Sneak Into the Oval Office

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer