Books by Gigi Amateau

10 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Maury River Friends and Horses of the Maury River Stables series, Gigi Amateau writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, love & family, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Chancey of the Maury River
Maury River Friends
1 book · Ages 4–11
Chancey
Macadoo
Dante of the Maury River
Horses of the Maury River Stables
4 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Claiming Georgia Tate
Claiming Georgia Tate
Gigi Amateau
Twelve-year-old Georgia Tate faces the devastating loss of her nana and the terrifying prospect of living with her abusi
Ages 12–18
Cover of Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel
Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel
Gigi Amateau
For parents introducing children to the harsh realities of American slavery and the courage of those who fought for free
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
8 books
Chancey of the Maury RiverA Certain Strain of PeculiarChancey
Ages 8–11
9 books
Chancey of the Maury RiverA Certain Strain of PeculiarChancey
Ages 12–18
2 books
Claiming Georgia TateCome August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyLoneliness & BelongingSelf-Confidence & IdentityFear & BraveryMaking FriendsGrowing UpEmpathy & Kindness

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