Books by Lisa Thompson

9 books · Ages 4–13

Known for the Cities of the World and Secret World Adventure Team series, Lisa Thompson writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, friendship & loyalty, resilience & perseverance.

Series

New York City
Cities of the World
1 book · Ages 4–11
Sent to Sydney
Secret World Adventure Team
1 book · Ages 4–11
Objection! Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Lawyer?
Got What It Takes?
1 book · Ages 4–11
The Graveyard Riddle
Goldfish Boy
1 book · Ages 8–11
The Magpie Riddle
A Goldfish Boy Mystery
1 book · Ages 9–13

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The Day I Was Erased
The Day I Was Erased
Lisa Thompson
For the child who feels invisible, this book explores what happens when you truly disappear, offering a poignant look at
Ages 8–12
Cover of The Graveyard Riddle
The Graveyard Riddle
Lisa Thompson
For the child who loves a good puzzle and is learning to navigate difficult truths, this book offers a poignant mystery
Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
New York CitySent to SydneyObjection! Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Lawyer?
Ages 8–11
9 books
New York CitySent to SydneyObjection! Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Lawyer?
Ages 12–18
3 books
The Day I Was ErasedThe Graveyard RiddleThe Magpie Riddle

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderFriendship & LoyaltyResilience & PerseveranceMaking FriendsFriendship & SocialSelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingFamily & Siblings

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New Kids in Town Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens
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Stink and the Hairy, Scary Spider