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Books by Justin Denzel | Wonderlit

Books by Justin Denzel

4 books · Ages 8–13

Known for the Boy of the Painted Cave series, Justin Denzel writes middle grade for ages 8–13, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, history, survival & wilderness.

Series

Boy of the Painted Cave

Land of the Thundering Herds

Return to the Painted Cave

Boy of the Painted Cave

4 books · Ages 8–13

By Age Range

Boy of the Painted Cave

Hunt for the Last Cat

Land of the Thundering Herds

Boy of the Painted Cave

Hunt for the Last Cat

Land of the Thundering Herds

Common Themes

Loneliness & Belonging History Survival & Wilderness Nature & Outdoors Animals Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery

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