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Books by Sally Nicholls | Wonderlit

Books by Sally Nicholls

4 books · Ages 2–16

Sally Nicholls writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–16, exploring themes of growing up, sadness & grief, love & family.

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Cover of An Island of Our Own

An Island of Our Own

After their mother's death, siblings Jonathan, Holly, and Davy must find a hidden inheritance to avoid being separated.

Cover of Yours from the Tower

Yours from the Tower

For readers exploring deep friendships and growing up in changing times, this epistolary novel offers a tender, historic

Cover of Button Book, The

Button Book, The

For the active toddler who loves to be part of the story, this playful book turns every page into a participatory game o

Cover of Godfather Death

Godfather Death

For the child grappling with the mystery of life's boundaries, this lyrical folktale offers a gentle way to explore the

By Age Range

Button Book, The

Button Book, The

Godfather Death

An Island of Our Own

Godfather Death

An Island of Our Own

Yours from the Tower

Common Themes

Growing Up Sadness & Grief Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Loneliness & Belonging Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity

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