Books by Mary Stolz

6 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Thomas and Grandfather series, Mary Stolz writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, growing up, love & family.

Series

Go Fish
Thomas and Grandfather
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The Noonday Friends
The Noonday Friends
Mary Stolz
Franny navigates poverty and family responsibilities while cherishing a school lunch-hour friendship. A touching look at
Ages 8–12
Cover of Bartholomew Fair
Bartholomew Fair
Mary Stolz
For the child fascinated by history and different lives, this chapter book vividly brings 16th-century London to life th
Ages 8–12
Cover of Cezanne Pinto: A Memoir
Cezanne Pinto: A Memoir
Mary Stolz
Cezanne Pinto, in his old age, vividly recalls his youth as an enslaved person on a Virginia plantation. This powerful s
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
King Emmett the Second
The Weeds & the Weather
Go Fish
Ages 8–11
6 books
The Noonday Friends
Bartholomew Fair
King Emmett the Second
Ages 12–18
3 books
The Noonday Friends
Bartholomew Fair
Cezanne Pinto: A Memoir

Common Themes

Empathy & KindnessGrowing UpLove & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceFamily & SiblingsJoy & GratitudeSelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & Belonging

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