Books by Patricia Willis

4 books · Ages 4–14

Patricia Willis writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness, love & family.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of A Place to Claim As Home
A Place to Claim As Home
Patricia Willis
In 1943, Henry, 13, takes a summer job on a farm and slowly uncovers the secret hurt that makes his employer, Miss Morri
Ages 9–13
Cover of Out of the Storm
Out of the Storm
Patricia Willis
Mandy feels out of place on her stern Aunt Bess's Ohio sheep farm in 1946. As she reluctantly helps tend the sheep, she
Ages 4–11
Cover of Danger Along the Ohio
Danger Along the Ohio
Patricia Willis
For readers who love historical survival stories, this gripping tale follows three siblings lost in the 1793 Ohio wilder
Ages 9–12
Cover of The Barn Burner
The Barn Burner
Patricia Willis
For a child grappling with unfair accusations or a challenging home life, this book offers a moving tale of finding fami
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Out of the Storm
Ages 8–11
4 books
A Place to Claim As Home
Out of the Storm
Danger Along the Ohio
Ages 12–18
3 books
A Place to Claim As Home
Danger Along the Ohio
The Barn Burner

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyLoneliness & BelongingGrowing UpMaking FriendsFamily & SiblingsSelf-Confidence & Identity

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