Books by Herman Melville

3 books · Ages 4–18

Herman Melville writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, animals, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Catskill Eagle
Catskill Eagle
Herman Melville
This stunningly illustrated passage from Melville's Moby Dick celebrates the resilience and majestic spirit of the eagle
Ages 4–11
Cover of Moby-Dick
Moby-Dick
Herman Melville, Jan Needle
Join young Ishmael on a perilous voyage aboard the whaling ship Pequod, as Captain Ahab relentlessly pursues the elusive
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Catskill EagleMoby-Dick
Ages 8–11
2 books
Catskill EagleMoby-Dick
Ages 12–18
1 books
Moby Dick

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceAnimalsSelf-Confidence & IdentityFear & BraveryJustice & FairnessGood vs. EvilAnger & FrustrationOcean & Marine Life

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