Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Books by P. J. Petersen | Wonderlit

Books by P. J. Petersen

4 books · Ages 6–16

Known for the Speedsters and Young Puffin series, P. J. Petersen writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–16, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of friendship & social, self-confidence & identity, honesty & integrity.

Series

The Fireplug is First Base

1 book · Ages 6–9

The Sub

1 book · Ages 7–10

Can You Keep a Secret?

Puffin Chapters

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Rob & Sara.Com

P.J. Petersen, Ivy Ruckman

For the teenager who finds it easier to open up through a screen than in person, exploring the unique honesty of digital

By Age Range

The Fireplug is First Base

The Sub

Can You Keep a Secret?

The Fireplug is First Base

The Sub

Can You Keep a Secret?

Rob & Sara.Com

Common Themes

Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity Honesty & Integrity School Life Loneliness & Belonging Being Different Responsibility & Accountability Friendship & Loyalty

If Your Family Loves P. J. Petersen, Also Try

The Secret to Lying

The Secret to Lying

The Counterfeit Tackle

Matt Christopher

The Counterfeit Tackle

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand

Gregory Galloway

The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand

Saving Montgomery Sole

Saving Montgomery Sole