Books by Barry Denenberg

6 books · Ages 7–13

Barry Denenberg has 6 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 7–13.

Series

Atticus of Rome 30 B.C.
The Life and Times
1 book · Ages 8–11

Standalone Books

Cover of Stealing home: the story of Jackie Robinson
Stealing home: the story of Jackie Robinson
Barry Denenberg
This compelling chapter book tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Basebal
Ages 7–10
Cover of So Far from Home The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl
So Far from Home The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl
Barry Denenberg
Mary Driscoll's diary chronicles her journey from Ireland to America and her challenging life as a mill girl in 19th-cen
Ages 8–12
Cover of Early Sunday Morning The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
Early Sunday Morning The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
Barry Denenberg
Amber's journal chronicles her family's move to Hawaii in late 1941, placing her at the heart of the Pearl Harbor attack
Ages 8–11
Cover of All Shook Up!
All Shook Up!
Barry Denenberg
Discover the life of Elvis Presley and how his revolutionary music transformed popular culture in this engaging biograph
Ages 8–12
Cover of Shadow Life: A Portrait of Anne Frank and Her Family
Shadow Life: A Portrait of Anne Frank and Her Family
Barry Denenberg
Discover the compelling true story of Anne Frank and her family, from their flight to Amsterdam to their two years in hi
Ages 9–13

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
1 books
Stealing home: the story of Jackie Robinson
Ages 8-11
6 books
Stealing home: the story of Jackie RobinsonSo Far from Home The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill GirlEarly Sunday Morning The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows
Ages 12-18
3 books
So Far from Home The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill GirlAll Shook Up!Shadow Life: A Portrait of Anne Frank and Her Family

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityJustice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceFear & BraveryEmpathy & KindnessCuriosity & WonderBeing DifferentCultural Identity

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