Books by Pat Raccio Hughes

Pat Raccio Hughes writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–16, exploring themes of history, adventure, growing up.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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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