Books by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Known for the Who Was? and The Doll Shop series, Yona Zeldis McDonough writes middle grade for ages 7–12, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, fear & bravery.

Series

Who Was?

4 books · Ages 8–12

The Doll Shop

2 books · Ages 7–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

The Bicycle Spy

Yona Zeldis McDonough

Twelve-year-old Marcel uses his passion for cycling to navigate the dangers of Nazi-occupied France in this high-stakes

Ages 8–12

Courageous: A Novel of Dunkirk

Yona Zeldis McDonough

For the child grappling with fear or looking for the courage to help when things feel overwhelming, this story explores

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

11 books