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Books by Sonia Levitin | Wonderlit

Books by Sonia Levitin

10 books · Ages 3–17

Known for the Kangaroo and Journey to America series, Sonia Levitin writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–17, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, adventure, growing up.

Series

When Kangaroo Goes to School

1 book · Ages 3–6

Journey to America

Journey to America

1 book · Ages 9–13

Nine for California

1 book · Ages 5–9

Standalone Books

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A Single Speckled Egg

For the child who gets caught in 'what-if' loops, this humorous Jewish fable shows how worrying about things that haven'

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The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket

Jack keeps his heart tucked away in a bucket for safety until a mysterious riddle challenges him to let it out again.

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By Age Range

When Kangaroo Goes to School

A Single Speckled Egg

The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket

When Kangaroo Goes to School

A Single Speckled Egg

Common Themes

Being Different Adventure Growing Up Judaism & Jewish Faith Fear & Bravery Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Family & Siblings

Sonia Levitin

What starts as a neighborhood rivalry over a backyard clubhouse quickly spirals into a serious conflict that ends in une

Ages 8–12

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Escape from Egypt

Jesse, a Hebrew slave, faces a dangerous exodus from Egypt while caught between his blossoming faith and his feelings fo

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Strange Relations

For the teen feeling caught between worlds, this story explores finding your own voice while navigating strict family tr

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Thirteen-year-old Desta braves a perilous trek from Ethiopia to Israel, fleeing religious persecution in search of a saf

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The Goodness Gene

In a world of clones and domes, Will discovers a secret about his own identity that forces him to choose between his pow

The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket

Adam's War

Adam's War

Escape from Egypt

Strange Relations

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The Black Tower

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Transylvania County

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