Books by David Kherdian

8 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Road from Home Trilogy series, David Kherdian writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness.

Series

Beyond Two Rivers
The Road from Home Trilogy
1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The road from home: The story of an Armenian girl
The road from home: The story of an Armenian girl
David Kherdian
For the child curious about history or experiencing a significant family move, this book shares a poignant tale of resil
Ages 10–14
Cover of The Road from Home
The Road from Home
David Kherdian
Experience the harrowing yet hopeful true story of Veron, a young Armenian girl whose childhood in Turkey is shattered b
Ages 9–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
The Song in the Walnut Grove
Right Now
The Animal
Ages 8–11
8 books
The road from home: The story of an Armenian girl
Beyond Two Rivers
The Song in the Walnut Grove
Ages 12–18
3 books
The road from home: The story of an Armenian girl
Beyond Two Rivers
The Road from Home

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceEmpathy & KindnessCuriosity & WonderFear & BraverySurvival & WildernessBeing DifferentSadness & Grief

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