Books by Jane Resh Thomas

Jane Resh Thomas writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, love & family, family & siblings.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Secret Lies

Jane Resh Thomas

Elvira moves to her aunt's home in the Virginia hills, carrying fantasies about her absent father and her mother's small

Ages 4–11

Fox in a Trap

Jane Resh Thomas

For a child exploring complex ethical dilemmas, this story illuminates the internal struggle when family expectations cl

Ages 8–12

Saying Goodbye to Grandma

Jane Resh Thomas

Join seven-year-old Suzie as she experiences the difficult process of saying goodbye to her Grandma. This gentle story e

Ages 4–11

Courage at Indian Deep

Jane Resh Thomas

When a family is uprooted from city life to northern Minnesota, they must confront their fears and make big adjustments.

Ages 4–11

The Princess in the Pigpen

Jane Resh Thomas

Elizabeth, a duke's daughter from 1600s England, travels through time to a modern Iowa farm, where she must find a way h

Ages 4–11

Daddy Doesn't Have to be a Giant Anymore

Jane Resh Thomas

A little girl is scared when her daddy drinks, but with the love and support of his family, he enters a treatment progra

Ages 4–11

The Snoop

Jane Resh Thomas

Ellen can't help but peek where she shouldn't while visiting a farm. Her curiosity leads to trouble and a lesson in boun

Ages 4–11

The Counterfeit Princess

Jane Resh Thomas

For the young reader exploring how courage can transform grief into a powerful fight for justice, this book plunges into

Ages 10–14

Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth I

Jane Resh Thomas

Explore the life of one of England's most iconic monarchs, Queen Elizabeth I. This biography delves into her formative y

Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

7 books

Ages 8–11

9 books

Ages 12–18

2 books

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