Books by Rebecca Stead

Rebecca Stead writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, growing up, friendship & social.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead

For children navigating evolving friendships and a perplexing mystery, this story explores resilience, self-discovery, a

Ages 9–13

Liar and Spy

Rebecca Stead

Georges, a seventh grader, moves to Brooklyn and finds his world turned upside down. He meets Safer, a self-appointed sp

Ages 8–12

Goodbye Stranger

Rebecca Stead

For kids navigating complex friendships and big questions about identity, this novel explores self-discovery and purpose

Ages 11–14

First Light

Rebecca Stead

For the child who feels like there is more to the world than adults are letting on, this Arctic adventure explores the b

Ages 8–12

The List of Things that Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead

After her parents divorce, Bea navigates life changes and finds comfort in a list of things that stay the same in this m

Ages 12–18

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead

For the child navigating a changing family, this story offers a steady hand through divorce, new step-parents, and the a

Ages 8–12

The Lost Library

Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass

When a mysterious Little Free Library, guarded by an orange cat, appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan discovers two w

Ages 8–12

The Experiment

Rebecca Stead

Nathan's life as a typical sixth-grader is complicated by one huge secret: his family is from another planet. When their

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

7 books

Ages 12–18

8 books

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