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Books by Cynthia DeFelice | Wonderlit

Books by Cynthia DeFelice

13 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Weasel and Allie Nichols series, Cynthia DeFelice writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, adventure, nature & outdoors.

Series

Weasel

Bringing Ezra Back

2 books · Ages 9–13

The Ghost and Mrs. Hobbs

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books

Cover of The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa

Cover of The Real, True Dulcie Campbell

The Real, True Dulcie Campbell

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child who imagines they were meant for a grander life, this story offers a gentle reminder that being exactly wh

Cover of Under the Same Sky

Under the Same Sky

Cynthia DeFelice

For the teen starting to see beyond their own backyard and questioning the fairness of the world, especially regarding t

By Age Range

The Real, True Dulcie Campbell

Nelly May Has Her Say

Old Granny and the Bean Thief

The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

The Real, True Dulcie Campbell

Under the Same Sky

The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

Under the Same Sky

Common Themes

Growing Up Adventure Nature & Outdoors Justice & Fairness Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Family & Siblings Farming & Gardening

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The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People

The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People

Exploring the New World

Exploring the New World

Bert and Barney

Bert and Barney

Little Fox

Edward van de Vendel

Billy Johnson and His Duck Are Explorers

Billy Johnson and His Duck Are Explorers

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Nelly May Has Her Say

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child who bristles at bossy instructions or feels overwhelmed by complex rules, this silly folktale celebrates s

Ages 4–8

Cover of Old Granny and the Bean Thief

Old Granny and the Bean Thief

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child who loves outsmarting the 'bad guy' with cleverness and unlikely friends rather than strength.

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Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the absence of parents or searching for a sense of home while living with relatives.

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Death at Devil's Bridge

Cynthia DeFelice

For the teen navigating the murky waters of new friendships and the pressure to fit in when your gut says something is w

Cover of Nowhere to Call Home

Nowhere to Call Home

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with sudden family changes or loss. This story explores finding strength and a sense of self whe

Cover of One Potato, Two Potato

One Potato, Two Potato

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child learning that more isn't always better, this humorous folktale explores what happens when a magical discov

Cover of Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker, The

Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker, The

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one or facing the mystery of illness. This historical tale follows a bo

Weasel