Books by Melanie Crowder

Known for the The Lighthouse between the Worlds series, Melanie Crowder writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, fear & bravery, family & siblings.

Series

The Lighthouse between the Worlds

2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Three Pennies

Melanie Crowder

For the child navigating the uncertainty of foster care and the delicate process of learning to trust a new family while

Ages 8–12

Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them

Melanie Crowder, Megan Benedict

For the curious child fascinated by the invisible forces of nature, this poetic tour explains how winds around the globe

Ages 6–10

Parched

Melanie Crowder

For the young reader processing the intensity of our changing world, this lyrical tale of two children and a dog explore

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

6 books

Ages 12–18

5 books

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King Solomon's Mines

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