Books by Delia Ray

4 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Behind the Blue and Gray and A Young Readers' History of the Civil War series, Delia Ray writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness, empathy & kindness.

Series

The Soldier's Life in the Civil War
Behind the Blue and Gray
1 book · Ages 12–18
A Nation Torn: The Story of how the Civil War Began
A Young Readers' History of the Civil War
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Singing Hands
Singing Hands
Delia Ray
In 1940s Alabama, Gussie, a minister's daughter, is sent to help at the School for the Deaf as punishment for her misdee
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
A Nation Torn: The Story of how the Civil War Began
Singing Hands
Ages 8–11
3 books
A Nation Torn: The Story of how the Civil War Began
Ghost Girl A Blue Ridge Mountain Story
Singing Hands
Ages 12–18
2 books
The Soldier's Life in the Civil War
Ghost Girl A Blue Ridge Mountain Story

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessEmpathy & KindnessCuriosity & WonderSadness & GriefHistoryBeing DifferentCultural Identity

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