Books by Doris Buchanan Smith

Doris Buchanan Smith writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, growing up, family & siblings.

Standalone Books

Tough Chauncey

Doris Buchanan Smith

For the child who needs to find their own strength while navigating a difficult home life and learning that 'toughness'

Ages 10–14

Laura Upside-down

Doris Buchanan Smith

For the child who feels like the odd one out because their family does things differently. Laura navigates friendship an

Ages 8–12

Remember the Red-shouldered Hawk

Doris Buchanan Smith

For children navigating the heartbreak of a grandparent's memory loss, this gentle story helps process the changing dyna

Ages 9–12

A Taste of Blackberries

Doris Buchanan Smith

For the child grappling with the sudden loss of a peer and the complex tangle of guilt, regret, and sadness that follows

Ages 8–12

Return to Bitter Creek

Doris Buchanan Smith

For the child grappling with family secrets or feeling like an outsider in their own skin while visiting judgmental rela

Ages 9–13

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

5 books

Ages 12–18

5 books

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