Books by Karen Hesse

For families exploring resilience in the face of immense challenges, this poignant historical novel offers a profound jo

Thirteen-year-old Nyle lives on a Vermont farm, haunted by past losses. When a nuclear accident brings radiation victims

Rescued from the ocean, a girl raised by dolphins must learn to navigate the human world. This acclaimed novel explores

For readers grappling with immense loss and hardship, this powerful verse novel explores grief, perseverance, and findin

Nine-year-old Juice realizes her family's survival depends on her. She bravely decides to return to school and learn to

In the sweltering heat of summer, a young girl named Liza Mae and her community long for rain. This lyrical story captur

A powerful verse novel set in a small 1920s Vermont town, where the community confronts the rising threat of the Ku Klux

Codie's favorite aunt is having a baby, bringing a mix of excitement and worry. Codie wonders if her aunt will still hav

Explore the early life of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and uncover the real-life events that sparked his most b

Join the Doctor, Amy, and River Song as they answer a distress call from a crashed starship on the planet Alfava Metraxi