Books by Ben Mikaelsen

Ben Mikaelsen writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–15, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, growing up, empathy & kindness.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Stranded

Ben Mikaelsen

Faced with a beached whale and the challenges of their own disability, a young protagonist must find inner strength to s

Ages 8–12

Petey

Ben Mikaelsen

Misdiagnosed as an 'idiot' in 1922 due to cerebral palsy, Petey spends sixty years institutionalized. His life changes w

Ages 8–12

Touching Spirit Bear

Ben Mikaelsen

For the child struggling with explosive anger or a history of bad choices, this powerful story explores how nature and a

Ages 11–15

Countdown

Ben Mikaelsen

For the child navigating the pressure of big ambitions while honoring their family roots. A dual journey of two boys fro

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

4 books

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Demolition Danger

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The True Meaning of Smekday

John R. Erickson

The Case of the Missing Cat

Moyra Caldecott

The Weapons of the Wolf-Hound

Ruth Belov Gross

Hansel and Gretel