Books by Pat Raccio Hughes

Pat Raccio Hughes writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–18, exploring themes of history, growing up, fear & bravery.

Standalone Books

Five 4ths of July

Pat Raccio Hughes

Follow 14-year-old Jake Mallery through five years of the Revolutionary War as he faces battle and grows up during Ameri

Ages 12–18

Seeing the Elephant

Pat Raccio Hughes

For the child grappling with the gap between the glory of hero stories and the heavy reality of hard truths.

Ages 9–13

The Breaker Boys

Pat Raccio Hughes

For the child questioning why some have so much while others struggle, this story navigates the complexities of social j

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

3 books

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Day of the Assassins

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Hero on a Bicycle

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Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona

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Off the Road