Karen Hesse Reading Order
1 series · 31 books
Karen Hesse was a prolific American writer known for her impactful children's and young adult literature, frequently set against historical backdrops. Over her career from 1920 to 2008, she published 31 books, including a notable series and several standalone novels. Her work, particularly the award-winning "Out of the Dust," showcases her talent for weaving compelling narratives that resonate with young readers.
Standalone Novels Series
31 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Granny and Bean |
| 2 | Literature Guide |
| 3 | My thumb |
| 4 | Night job |
| 5 | Nights with Dad |
| 6 | Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language |
| 7 | Safekeeping |
| 8 | The Music of Dolphins 1920 |
| 9 | Wish on a Unicorn 1991 |
| 10 | Letters from Rifka 1992 |
| 11 | Lavender 1993 |
| 12 | Lester's dog 1993 |
| 13 | Poppy's Chair 1993 |
| 14 | Sable 1994 |
| 15 | A time of angels 1995 |
| 16 | Out of the Dust 1997 |
| 17 | Lift (LIFT, literature is for thinking) 1998 |
| 18 | Phoenix Rising. 1998 |
| 19 | A Light in the Storm 1999 |
| 20 | Come on, rain 1999 |
| 21 | Just Juice 1999 |
| 22 | Stowaway 2000 |
| 23 | Witness 2001 |
| 24 | Young Nick's Head 2001 |
| 25 | Aleutian sparrow 2003 |
| 26 | The stone lamp 2003 |
| 27 | The cats in Krasinski Square 2004 |
| 28 | Hans Christian Andersen 2005 |
| 29 | The young Hans Christian Andersen 2005 |
| 30 | Brooklyn Bridge 2008 |
| 31 | Spuds 2008 |
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- Karen Hesse has written 31 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1920 to 2008.

