Books by Elisa Carbone

4 books · Ages 4–14

Elisa Carbone writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Cover of Starting School with an Enemy
Starting School with an Enemy
Elisa Carbone
Moving to Maryland, ten-year-old Sarah hopes to make a good friend at her new school. Instead, she makes an enemy who la
Ages 4–11
Cover of Stealing Freedom
Stealing Freedom
Elisa Carbone
For families seeking to understand courage amidst unimaginable hardship, this historical novel explores resilience, fami
Ages 10–14
Cover of Storm Warriors
Storm Warriors
Elisa Carbone
After his mother's death and fleeing the KKK, Nathan moves to Pea Island in 1895. He dreams of joining the courageous Af
Ages 8–12
Cover of Poison in the Colony James Town 1622
Poison in the Colony James Town 1622
Elisa Carbone
For readers curious about early American history and those who love a good mystery, this book offers an immersive look a
Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Starting School with an Enemy
Ages 8–11
4 books
Starting School with an EnemyStealing FreedomStorm Warriors
Ages 12–18
3 books
Stealing FreedomStorm WarriorsPoison in the Colony James Town 1622

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessLoneliness & BelongingFriendship & SocialFear & BraverySelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & KindnessMoving

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