Books by Phillip Hoose

Phillip Hoose writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, exploring themes of justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance, history.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

Phillip Hoose

For the teen who feels frustrated by injustice and wants to know if one person can truly make a difference in the face o

Ages 11–16

Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice

Phillip Hoose

For the teenager who feels their voice is too small to matter, this biography reveals how a 15-year-old girl sparked a r

Ages 12–18

Attucks!: Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team That Awakened a City

Phillip Hoose

For the teen who loves sports but wants to understand the deeper fight for justice, this book shows how a basketball tea

Ages 12–18

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

Phillip Hoose

For the teen seeking the courage to challenge authority when they see injustice. This gripping account shows how ordinar

Ages 12–18

Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95

Phillip Hoose

For the child who feels small in a big world, this true story of a tiny bird's 325,000-mile journey proves that grit and

Ages 10–18

Race to Save the Lord God Bird, The

Phillip Hoose

For the teenager grappling with the weight of environmental loss and wanting to understand how human choices impact the

Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

2 books

Ages 12–18

6 books

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