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Books by Sid Fleischman | Wonderlit

Books by Sid Fleischman

22 books · Ages 5–14

Known for the Jim Bridger and McBroom series, Sid Fleischman writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 5–14, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, adventure, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Jim Bridger's Alarm Clock

1 book · Ages 6–10

McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm and Here Comes McBroom!

Here Comes McBroom!

2 books · Ages 7–10

McBroom's Zoo

McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Chancy and the Grand Rascal

Chancy and the Grand Rascal

For the child longing to reconnect with distant family, this tall-tale journey proves that wit and a silver tongue can o

Cover of The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Kidnapped by pirates who think he can sense buried treasure, young Oliver must use his wits to outrun his captors and a

Cover of Jingo Django

A mysterious map inscribed on a whale's tooth sends an orphan boy on an epic quest to find hidden treasure.

Cover of Whipping Boy

Jemmy, an orphan street boy, is forced to take the punishments for an arrogant prince until a perilous escape forces the

Cover of The Scarebird

A lonely farmer who talks only to his scarecrow finds his world changing when a young man arrives looking for work.

Cover of By the Great Horn Spoon!

By the Great Horn Spoon!

Young Jack and his steadfast butler Praiseworthy leave everything behind to join the California Gold Rush in a desperate

Cover of Jim Ugly

For a child grappling with uncertainty or longing for a missing parent, this adventure features a boy and his unique dog

Cover of The 13th Floor

Buddy Stebbins travels back in time to a seventeenth-century pirate ship to find his missing sister and face their swash

Cover of The Ghost on Saturday Night

The Ghost on Saturday Night

Opie trades a foggy walk for tickets to a ghost-raising, only to find himself in the middle of a plot to stop a real-lif

Cover of Mr. Mysterious & Company

Mr. Mysterious & Company

A family of magicians travels across the 1880s American frontier, bringing wonder and mystery to the dusty plains and de

Cover of Bandit's Moon

Twelve-year-old Annyrose rides through the California gold-mining hills alongside the legendary outlaw Joaquín Murieta a

Cover of A Carnival of Animals

A Carnival of Animals

Barefoot Mountain is home to a wild cast of animals whose fantastic adventures and tall tales defy all logic.

Cover of The Entertainer and the Dybbuk

The Entertainer and the Dybbuk

A struggling American ventriloquist in post-war Europe finds his life and act transformed when he is possessed by the sp

Cover of The Trouble Begins at 8

The Trouble Begins at 8

For the child fascinated by history's colorful characters and how they found their voice. Explore the adventurous life o

Cover of The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore

The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore

A boy nicknamed Shipwreck is rescued by pirates and swept into a 1846 California adventure involving hidden emeralds, mu

Cover of The White Elephant

The White Elephant

For the child learning to stand up for what is right, even when facing those in power. A witty tale about a boy protecti

Cover of Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World

Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World

Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World

Cover of Bo & Mzzz Mad

For the child adjusting to a new home after a loss, this desert adventure explores how humor and unexpected family bonds

By Age Range

Jim Bridger's Alarm Clock

McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm and Here Comes McBroom!

The Scarebird

Chancy and the Grand Rascal

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Jingo Django

Chancy and the Grand Rascal

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Jingo Django

Common Themes

Humor Adventure Resilience & Perseverance History Love & Family Creativity & Imagination Growing Up Fear & Bravery

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