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Writing & Storytelling Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about writing & storytelling for children.

2,902 books

Cover of The Death of Jayson Porter

The Death of Jayson Porter

For the teenager grappling with deep feelings of invisibility, depression, and the heavy weight of family trauma while s

Cover of The Year of the Buttered Cat

The Year of the Buttered Cat

Lexi Haas, Susan Haas

For the child navigating a world not built for them, this humorous mystery finds the power in self-advocacy and the stre

Cover of The Theory of Everything

The Theory of Everything

Sophie Sophia embarks on a surreal trip to New York with a boy genius and a giant shaman panda to uncover the truth abou

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Cover of Over the Ocean

Over the Ocean

Taro Gomi

Gaze out at the blue horizon and imagine all the wonderful, unknown things that might be waiting on the other side of th

Ages 3–6

Cover of The Devil and His Boy

The Devil and His Boy

Anthony Horowitz

On the run from a dangerous criminal, orphan Tom Falconer lands a role in a play for the Queen that plunges him into a d

Cover of Painters of the Caves

Painters of the Caves

Patricia Lauber

The 1994 discovery of Stone Age rock paintings in a French cave reveals the incredible artistry and lives of prehistoric

Cover of Steamboat School

Steamboat School

Deborah Hopkinson

James would rather be anywhere than his dark classroom, but he soon learns that a determined teacher can find an excitin

Cover of The Statue's Secret

The Adventures of Sam X #1

The Statue's Secret

Hubert Ben Kemoun

For the curious child who loves cracking codes and solving riddles, this interactive mystery invites readers to hunt for

Cover of Horton Halfpott

Horton Halfpott

Tom Angleberger

For the child who loves silliness and underdog stories, this farcical mystery celebrates how a little kindness can toppl

Cover of How to Hug an Elephant

How to Hug an Elephant

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

For the child who thinks outside the box but struggles with traditional schoolwork. This humorous tale celebrates findin

Cover of Grace in the Wilderness

Upon the Head of the Goat #2

Grace in the Wilderness

A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li

Cover of Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c

Cover of The Egyptology Handbook

The Egyptology Handbook

For the curious child fascinated by mummies and pharaohs, this interactive workbook invites them to step into the boots

Cover of Maria's Comet

Deborah Hopkinson

Young Maria Mitchell spends her nights gazing at the sky, fueled by a single ambitious dream: to be the one who discover

Cover of Diary of a Ballerina

Diary of a Ballerina

For the child curious about what it is really like to take ballet lessons, from the first day of class to the big stage

Cover of The 3 Bears and Goldilocks

The 3 Bears and Goldilocks

Margaret Willey

For the child learning that every story has two sides, this clever retelling helps them see how different perspectives c

Cover of Lauren's Big Mix-up

Sleepover Friends #5

Lauren's Big Mix-up

For the child navigating the messy reality of social circles, secrets, and the pressure to impress others during their f

Cover of Maple for the People

Maple Mehta-Cohen #2

Maple for the People

For the middle schooler finding their voice, this story follows a seventh grader standing up for a quirky school traditi

Cover of I Drew a Heart

For the child who loves finding beauty in the everyday, this gentle story shows how a simple heart can express the many

Cover of Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness

Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness

Pamela Hill Nettleton

Eighth-grade advice columnists Frank and Tina answer real questions about how to be a good friend and handle tricky play

Cover of Freedom from Slavery: Causes and Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation

Fact Finders: Causes and Effects

Freedom from Slavery: Causes and Effects of the Emancipation Proclamation

For the student curious about how laws can change the world, this guide explores the turning point of American history w

Cover of The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth

Tired of being sick, twelve-year-old Mark runs away with his dog to face the ultimate challenge: climbing the massive pe

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David Mortimore Baxter #1

For the child who struggles with the impulse to exaggerate or tell tall tales, this story explores the chaotic reality o

Cover of The Storyteller's Daughter

The Storyteller's Daughter

Quinn grew up believing her father was a pillar of strength, but life in the Depression-era reveals secrets that challen

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