Books by John Neufeld

4 books · Ages 4–16

John Neufeld writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–16, exploring themes of justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Cover of A Small Civil War
A Small Civil War
John Neufeld
When a passionate teen fights to protect a banned book, she learns that not everyone, even family, will share her fight
Ages 12–16
Cover of Gaps in Stone Walls
Gaps in Stone Walls
John Neufeld
For the child grappling with unfair accusations or feeling alone against the world, this story follows a young girl's co
Ages 10–14
Cover of Lisa, Bright and Dark
Lisa, Bright and Dark
John Neufeld
Lisa appears to have it all, but beneath the surface, she's fighting 'darker demons' that threaten her sanity. This powe
Ages 4–11
Cover of Edgar Allan
Edgar Allan
John Neufeld
The Fickett family welcomes Edgar Allan, a young Black boy, into their home, only to face threats, angry phone calls, an
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Lisa, Bright and Dark
Edgar Allan
Ages 8–11
3 books
Gaps in Stone Walls
Lisa, Bright and Dark
Edgar Allan
Ages 12–18
2 books
A Small Civil War
Gaps in Stone Walls

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceLoneliness & BelongingFamily & SiblingsSelf-Confidence & IdentityGrowing UpBeing DifferentAnger & Frustration

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