Books by Dean Hughes

12 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Angel Park All-Stars and Angel Park Hoopstars series, Dean Hughes writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, friendship & social, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Big Base Hit
Now We're Talking
Team Picture
Angel Park All-Stars
6 books · Ages 4–14
On the Line
Angel Park Hoopstars
1 book · Ages 4–11
Home Run Hero
Team Player
Take Your Base
Scrappers
3 books · Ages 4–11
Missing in Action
Soldier Boys
1 book · Ages 12–16

Standalone Books

Cover of Search and Destroy
Search and Destroy
Dean Hughes
Rick Ward, a high school graduate, joins the army seeking purpose and escape from a troubled home. He soon discovers the
Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
6 books
Big Base Hit
Safe at First
On the Line
Ages 8–11
10 books
Big Base Hit
Safe at First
On the Line
Ages 12–18
6 books
Team Picture
Now We're Talking
No Easy Out

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceFriendship & SocialSelf-Confidence & IdentitySportsTeamwork & CollaborationFriendship & LoyaltyMaking FriendsGrowing Up

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All Four Stars
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All Four Stars