Books by William Kirtley Durr

7 books · Ages 5–13

Known for the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series series, William Kirtley Durr writes picture books and middle grade for ages 5–13, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Drums
Surprises
Flights
Houghton Mifflin Reading Series
7 books · Ages 5–13

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
Sunburst
Surprises
Drums
Ages 8–11
7 books
Medley
Sunburst
Surprises
Ages 12–18
2 books
Spinners
Flights

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & SocialNature & OutdoorsSchool LifeAnimalsArt & Creativity

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