Books by Allen Zadoff

5 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the The Unknown Assassin and Boy Nobody series, Allen Zadoff writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, fear & bravery, friendship & social.

Series

I Am the Weapon
The Unknown Assassin
1 book · Ages 13–17
I Am the Mission
Boy Nobody
1 book · Ages 12–18
I Am the Traitor
The Unknown
1 book · Ages 12–18
The Puppy War
Wild and Chance
1 book · Ages 4–11
Wild & Chance: The Puppy War
Wild & Chance
1 book · Ages 7–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
The Puppy War
Wild & Chance: The Puppy War
Ages 8–11
2 books
The Puppy War
Wild & Chance: The Puppy War
Ages 12–18
3 books
I Am the Weapon
I Am the Mission
I Am the Traitor

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessFear & BraveryFriendship & SocialResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityGood vs. EvilLoneliness & Belonging

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