Books by John Herman

4 books · Ages 4–18

John Herman writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, justice & fairness, sadness & grief.

Standalone Books

Cover of Deep Waters
Deep Waters
John Herman
At summer camp, a teenager faces a haunting moral dilemma when a mysterious drowning occurs, forcing him to decide betwe
Ages 9–11
Cover of Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag
Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag
John Herman
Explore the story of the American flag, learning how it originated, how it has evolved through the years, and why it rem
Ages 4–11
Cover of Labyrinth
Labyrinth
John Herman
When a boy's dreams reveal a parallel world with an identical version of himself, he must navigate the thin line between
Ages 12–18
Cover of One Winter's Night
One Winter's Night
John Herman
For a child experiencing a quiet winter night or a moment of gentle reflection, this story offers a cozy journey into th
Ages 4–7

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American FlagOne Winter's Night
Ages 8–11
2 books
Deep WatersRed, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag
Ages 12–18
1 books
Labyrinth

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderJustice & FairnessSadness & GriefResilience & PerseveranceGrowing UpSelf-Confidence & IdentityHonesty & IntegrityFear & Bravery

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