Books by Claire Rudolf Murphy

Claire Rudolf Murphy writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–17, exploring themes of history, justice & fairness, growing up.

Standalone Books

Free Radical

Claire Rudolf Murphy

For the teen processing a life-altering family secret, this story explores what happens when a parent's hidden past coll

Ages 12–17

Marching with Aunt Susan

Claire Rudolf Murphy

For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: follow young Bessie as she discovers the power of her own voice alongs

Ages 6–9

My Country ‘Tis of Thee

Claire Rudolf Murphy

For the child curious about how one song can represent many voices, this history shows how Americans have rewritten lyri

Ages 6–10

Children of the Gold Rush

Claire Rudolf Murphy, Jane G. Haigh

For the child curious about history's real faces: discover the diaries and photos of kids who survived the wild, icy wor

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

2 books

Ages 8–11

3 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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Eleanor Makes Her Mark How Eleanor Roosevelt Reached Out, Spoke Up, and Changed the World

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No Way Back