Books by Sid Fleischman — Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Known for the Jim Bridger and McBroom series, Sid Fleischman writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder, adventure.

Series

Jim Bridger's Alarm Clock

1 book · Ages 4–11

McBroom's Wonderful One-acre Farm And, Here Comes McBroom

Here Comes McBroom Three More Tall Tales

2 books · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

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Chancy and the Grand Rascal

For the child who loves a good laugh and a thrilling journey, this tale explores finding family and learning to discern

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The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

For the child fascinated by tales of buried treasure and daring escapades, this thrilling adventure explores finding cou

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Follow an adventurous orphan boy named Jingo Django as he deciphers a treasure map found on a whale's tooth. This humoro

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Farmer John is a solitary man whose only companion is his scarecrow. When a kind young man offers to help with the farm

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By the Great Horn Spoon!

For children fascinated by historical adventure and tales of courage, follow a determined boy on a thrilling California

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For a child grappling with uncertainty or longing for a missing parent, this adventure features a boy and his unique dog

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Mr. Mysterious & Company

Follow the delightful adventures of the Mr. Mysterious & Company, a family of magicians, as they travel across the weste

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When Buddy's older sister disappears, he follows her through a mysterious portal to a 17th-century pirate ship, where he

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The Ghost on Saturday Night

Opie expects a nickel for guiding Professor Pepper through the fog, but instead gets tickets to a ghost-raising. When a

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Left behind by her gold-rush bound brother, Annyrose escapes a cruel guardian and embarks on a thrilling journey with th

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A Carnival of Animals

For the child who delights in outlandish adventures and clever animal escapades, this collection sparks imagination and

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The Entertainer and the Dybbuk

In post-WWII Europe, a down-on-his-luck ventriloquist named Freddie is possessed by a dybbuk, the spirit of a young Jewi

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The Trouble Begins at 8

For the child fascinated by history's colorful characters and how they found their voice. Explore the adventurous life o

By Age Range

Jingo Django

Jim Bridger's Alarm Clock

McBroom's Wonderful One-acre Farm And, Here Comes McBroom

Chancy and the Grand Rascal

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

Jingo Django

Chancy and the Grand Rascal

The Ghost in the Noonday Sun

By the Great Horn Spoon!

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Adventure Self-Confidence & Identity Fear & Bravery Humor Joy & Gratitude Love & Family

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The Pear Affair

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Three Tasks for a Dragon

Three Tasks for a Dragon

Amber & Dusk

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