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Books by Heather Smith | Wonderlit

Books by Heather Smith

4 books · Ages 6–18

Heather Smith writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–18, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, hope & optimism.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

For the child grappling with the silence of grief or searching for a way to say a final goodbye to someone they lost sud

Cover of The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

For the child grappling with the weight of family secrets or the quiet ache of a missing parent, this seafaring tale exp

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The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

The Agony of Bun O'Keefe

Baygirl

The Boy, the Cloud and the Very Tall Tale

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Hope & Optimism Family & Siblings Growing Up Ocean & Marine Life Loneliness & Belonging Empathy & Kindness

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The Luck of the Buttons

The Luck of the Buttons

The Summer We Found the Baby

The Summer We Found the Baby

(Don't) Call Me Crazy

(Don't) Call Me Crazy

Counting By 7s

Holly Goldberg Sloan

Eleanor Makes Her Mark How Eleanor Roosevelt Reached Out, Spoke Up, and Changed the World

Eleanor Makes Her Mark How Eleanor Roosevelt Reached Out, Spoke Up, and Changed the World