Kristiana Gregory Books In Order

The Legend of Jimmy Spoon

Twelve year old Jimmy Spoon yearns for a life of adventure. So when two Shoshoni boys offer him a horse, Jimmy sneaks away from his family in Salt Lake City to follow the boys. When Jimmy arrives at the Shoshoni camp, he discovers that he is expected to stay as a member of the tribe! Inspired by the memoirs of a white man who actually lived with Chief Washakie’s tribe as a boy in the mid 1800s, The Legend of Jimmy Spoon is a compelling coming of age adventure.

Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express

A fast paced story about a young boy who joins the famed Pony Express follows his adventures with thieves, primitive living conditions, angry Indian tribes, wild animals, and natural disasters. By the author of The Legend of Jimmy Spoon.

Cleopatra VII

I could feel my insides shaking. Would this sister try to poison me? Yes, I believe so. As for my other older sister, Berenice never! She and I adore each other even though I am eight years younger. I took the cup and raised it toward Trvphaena as if toasting her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating on its surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool she would have her guards behead me on the spot. if it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die…
. My eyes closed as I took the first sip, as if savoring such an excellent taste, but really my thought was, 0 Isis, I am afraid…
. My stomach turned with nervousness, or was it from a fearsome death beginning in me?

Eleanor, Crown Jewel of Aquitaine

Thirteen year old Eleanor lives in a palace in Poitier, France, with her father, Count William of Aquitaine, and her younger sister, Petronilla. Mischievous and daring, Eleanor’s daily exploits are a constant source of frustration to her grandmother and ladies in waiting, who are the girls’ caretakers. Eleanor’s life is turned upside down, however, as her father goes off to fight in the invasion of Normandy, and her safety, as well as that of her sister’s, is at risk from his enemies. Then, at age fifteen, Eleanor is forced into a new role when her father dies and she is betrothed to sixteen year old Prince Louis VII of France. When Louis’ father, King Louis VI, dies suddenly, Louis VII becomes King and young Eleanor is now Queen of France!

Catherine, The Great Journey

Scholastic is proud to present the final installment of The Royal Diaries series. Drama and intrigue explode in the story of young Princess Catherine’s incredible journey to greatness. Fourteen year old Prussian princess Sophia finds herself entangled in her mother’s efforts to arrange a marriage between Sophia and Charles Peter, a young German duke and nephew of the Russian empress Elizabeth. As Sophia’s mother moves to make the match, she and Sophia must travel from their humble home in Zerbst, Prussia, to Russia the kingdom of Elizabeth. There, Sophia is renamed Catherine and married to Charles Peter, but she watches helplessly as her family is torn from her, her own mother is involved in a spying ring against the empress, and all that is familiar to her disappears.

Five Smooth Stones

As tension rise between the Tories and Patriots, Hope’s life in Philadelphia becomes more confusing. Will Papa ever return from his voyage? Has he been killed, or worse, become a Tory? When Hope s thirteen year old brother Ethan proclaims that he, too, is a Tory, it seems the family is falling apart. Hope ends her diary sure that Papa and Ethan will return.

My America

In Ms. Gregory’s sequel to Five Smooth Stones, Hope’s brother returns, but she worries about her father’s fate and that of Philadelphia. This book is part of the relaunch of the My America series. In this wonderful second book featuring Hope Penny Potter, the Revolutionary War wages on and Hope’s daily life is much affected. The war has even kept her from her dear friend, Polly, whose parents are loyal to the King. But when Hope’s much missed brother and father return, relief sets in, if only for a short while. For the plot thickens when Hope finds out that her father was with the Sons of Liberty and they will be in danger if anyone finds out.

When Freedom Comes

Hope describes the realities of life in Pennsylvania as she is caught up in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Though the emerging nation’s future is still uncertain, Hope remains optimistic and brave.

A Journey of Faith

It is the spring of 1865, and the end of the Civil War is near. As the nation is struggling to come to peace with itself, all Vanessa Clemens can think about is her birthday. She has been dreading it for weeks, for the day she turns fourteen she must leave the orphanage that has been her home for a decade. The headmaster has made arrangements for Nessa. Either she can become a servant or marry the pastor, an older dreary man. Those are her only options. Then, on her birthday morning, Nessa hears cries flooding the sleepy Missouri town: President Lincoln has been assassinated. This national tragedy spurs her to flee on the first stagecoach heading West, determined not to be a servant or unloved wife. This is 1 in the series.

A Grateful Harvest

Nessa is still struggling to find her place in Prairie River, and things aren’t getting easier. On a personal note, Nessa wants to be Ivy’s friend, so she decides to tell her a secret someone else’s secret and it swells into a devastating rumor. Professionally, Nessa is reinstated as the town’s teacher only to learn that countless townspeople still blame her for the death of one of the children. Mr. Applewood warns her that people have doubts about her and she will be under harsh scrutiny. Nessa strives to earn the trust of those around her, knowing it will take time. When a prairie fire sweeps toward the schoolhouse, Nessa must find a way to protect her young students. This is 2 in the series.

Winter Tidings

It is December 1865, and Nessa feels safe and at home in Prairie River. But when on a blustery night Reverend McDuff arrives unexpectedly at the Lockett’s door, Nessa’s hopes of leaving her past behind are shattered. Only Ivy and Mrs. Lockett know her secret her reason for fleeing Independence. Now she fears the town will judge her and revoke her position as schoolteacher. Furthermore, her dear friend Albert had promised to warn her if the McDuff headed west, yet no word. Nessa’s sense of self is shaken. In what promises to be a long and fierce winter, Nessa must be stronger than ever.

Hope Springs Eternal

Nessa’s winter was frought with trials, but now spring has come to Prairie River and so has her dear friend Albert. Albert is Nessa’s oldest friend from the orphanage, and she had prayed that he would join her in Kansas ever since she journeyed to the small, remote town a year ago. But a year is a long time, and Albert’s arrival is not what Nessa had imagined. Things are different between them, and Nessa must reconcile the changes if she has any hope of starting their friendship anew.

The Secret of Robber’s Cave

Action! Intrigue! Cliff hangers!

With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they crave: immediate answers AND ongoing suspense. Every book reveals clues, adds layers, and finds the characters investigating, plotting, and unraveling clues. They’ll need their wits, their courage, and their gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island.

Jeff and David’s dad told them they weren’t allowed to explore Lost Island until Jeff’s twelfth birthday, and that they should never go alone. cont.

As soon as they set foot on the marshy ground, they suspect something is not right. What secrets are hidden by the lingering mist and overgrown pines? The brothers had never believed the Legend of Robber’s Cave, but now they have to wonder. And when their nine year old cousin, Claire, convinces their parents that she should be part of the island outings, things get more complicated.

Should they believe Mr. Wellback’s warnings? Is there an actual cave? Did the stagecoach robber really die there? And did he take the secret of the treasure with him to his grave? The cousins plan to find out, but they soon realize that the truth is harder to uncover than the skeleton of an escaped villain.

The Clue at the Bottom of the Lake

Action! Intrigue! Cliffhangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they crave: immediate answers AND ongoing suspense. Every book reveals clues, adds layers, and finds the characters investigating, plotting, and unraveling clues. They’ll need their wits, their courage, and their gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island and Grizzly Paw Wilderness. This is 2 in the series.

The Legend of Skull Cliff

Action! Intrigue! Cliffhangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they crave: immediate answers AND ongoing suspense. Every book reveals clues, adds layers, and finds the characters investigating, plotting, and unraveling clues. They’ll need their wits, their courage, and their gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island and Grizzly Paw Wilderness. When a city boy comes to Whispering Pines camp but suddenly disappears, the cousins fear the worst. Legend says that Skull Cliff is haunted and as they sleep out under the stars they believe it…
an eerie howl is coming from the rocky crevices. Can they find the camper before it’s too late?This is 3 in the series.

The Haunting of Hillside School

It’s a new school year in Cabin Creek and the cousins have a new mystery. When Claire and David look out the art room window and see a girl’s pale face, they suspect it’s a ghost. How else could someone look into a second floor window and just disappear? As the cousins investigate, they find other peculiar clues: piano music lilting through the halls, the aroma of pumpkin pie, and a crooked old painting that looks like the ghost’s face. Is their spooky old school house really a haunted house?

Each of the six books in this series feature atmospheric spot art throughout.

Praise for Kristiana Gregory:

‘Through Hattie’s diary, Gregory brings the rigors of the trip to life, but she also includes the details that kept the settlers going–the friendships and camaraderie that developed and the joyful events a wedding and some births that occurred. Gregory brings a sobering dose of reality to an era that’s often romanticized; this is a fine glimpse of history on a human scale.’–Kirkus Reviews, for Dear America: Across a Wide and Lonesome Praire

‘As she has done in several previous historical novels, Gregory brings to life events and perspectives not often found in the standard history texts…
the bloody battles, and the suspenseful tone of the short, cliffhanger chapters will keep most readers involved. Meanwhile, Gregory provides insights into life in Alta California and nicely integrates Spanish words into the text. Historical notes, a glossary, a bibliography, and maps add to this novel’s utility as a starting point for history lessons as well as for leisure reading.’–School Library Journal, for The Stowaway.

‘This is heartfelt historical fiction, and readers will relish each page of the adventure.’–Publisher’s Weekly, for Jenny of the Tetons, winner of the Golden Kite Award and an NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.

The Blizzard on Blue Mountain

Cabin Creek is a small town with a lot of big secrets. Jeff, David, and Claire love their winter break jobs at the ski chalet on Blue Mountain, where they get to snowboard and go sledding between shifts of cleaning and tending to the grounds. But when things start going missing from the chalet, the cousins find themselves prime suspects. Can they solve the mystery before they get ski lifted out of their winter wonderland? Or will trying to solve the case make them the frosty culprit’s next target?

The Secret of the Junkyard Shadow

Cabin Creek is a small town with a lot of big secrets! The cousins discover a mysterious stranger sneaking into the local dump. When bikes, toasters, and other items disappear all over town, they begin to suspect he might be up to no good. But when these items show up again, fixed and freshly painted, Jeff, David, and Claire are confused. What kind of thief repairs and returns his stolen goods?

A Journey to the New World (By:Kathryn Lasky)

Twelve year old Remember Patience Whipple ‘Mem’ for short has just arrived in the New World with her parents after a grueling 65 day journey on the MAYFLOWER. Mem has an irrepressible spirit, and leaps headfirst into life in her new home. Despite harsh conditions, Mem is fearless. She helps to care for the sick and wants more than anything to meet and befriend a Native American. Her wish comes true when she meets Squanto, who helps Mem and her family face a year of trial, tragedy, and thanksgiving. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
. A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

The Winter of Red Snow

From Scholastic’s best selling , award winning book series comes a collection of home videos inspired by the diaries of real girls. When General George Washington’s troops first set up camp near Abigail Stewart’s home, Abby believes war is exciting and glamourous. Abby works at Wasgington’s headquarters, where she finds a special friend in Martha Washington, the future first lady. But during the long winter Abby sees for herself the hardships of war, as soldiers are starving, wounded, or dying. Abby must summon a newfound strength to help the soldiers and their loved ones carry on.

Dreams in the Golden Country (By:Kathryn Lasky)

Zipporah Feldman, a 12 year old Jewish immigrant from Russia, uses diary entries to chronicle her family’s activities as they acclimate to life on New York City’s Lower East Side. Ages 9 12

Standing in the Light (By:Mary Pope Osborne)

One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne’s STANDING IN THE LIGHT is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.

My Secret War (By:Mary Pope Osborne)

Thirteen year old Madeline’s diaries for 1941 and 1942 reveal her experiences living on Long Island during World War II while her father is away in the Navy.

Christmas After All (By:Kathryn Lasky)

At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of toughest times in America’s history, The Great Depression. She keeps a detailed diary over the span of one Christmas month. Reflecting the sadness but also the optimism that characterized that time, this is an intimate portrait of a midwestern family’s days and nights, ups and downs, triumphs and losses. It is the story of one family’s persevering spirit. The Christmas Spirit.

All the Stars in the Sky (By:Megan McDonald)

Starting their journey from their home in Missouri, Florrie Ryder and her family are headed towards the promise of a new life in Santa Fe. As they cross the Great Plains of the midwestern prairie, fording rivers and climbing mountains, the Ryders encounter endless hardship as they undertake this great adventure.

The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941 (By:Kirby Larson)

With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl’s entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history’s most tragic and unforgettable eras. Piper’s father is the pastor for a Japanese Baptist church, and when its members are taken away to Minidoka, Idaho, to be interned, Pastor Davis moves his family from Seattle to Idaho to be with his congregation. Piper is jealous of her older sister, who gets to remain at home and go off to work. Her brother, who survived the Pearl Harbor strike, is stationed in the Pacific, while her brother in law is shipped off to Europe to fight. Piper, meanwhile, hates her new life, but soon, through her budding friendship with Betty, a Japanese American girl who is interned in the camp, Piper learns how it important it is to bear witness to the events that were bound to change America. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
. A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Like the Willow Tree (By:Lois Lowry)

Two time Newbery Award winning author Lois Lowry brings a brand new, beautiful diary to the Dear America series! Suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic in the fall of 1918, eleven year old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen year old brother, Daniel, of Portland, Maine, are taken by their uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake. Thrust into the Shakers’ unfamiliar way of life, Lydia must grapple with a new world that is nothing like the one she used to know. Now separated from her beloved brother, for men and women do not mix in this community, Lydia must adjust to many changes. But in time, and with her courageous spirit, she learns to find the joy in life again. Since she is separated from her beloved brother for males and females do not live together in this communal village Lydia is forced to adjust to the restrictions placed upon her once carefree, creative spirit all on her own. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Cannons at Dawn

Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!

Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby’s father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her sister become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby’s frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.

Jenny of the Tetons

Carrie Hill hates Indians. Indians killed her parents and ruined her life. With nowhere else to go, fifteen year old Carrie signs on to help care for the family of Beaver Dick Leigh, an English trapper. To her dismay, Carrie discovers that Beaver Dick’s wife, Jenny, is a Shoshoni Indian! But as Carrie’s wounds heal under Jenny’s gentle care, she begins to respect and love this kind woman. Beginning each chapter with an excerpt from Beaver Dick Leigh’s actual journals, Kristiana Gregory brings alive the people and the dramatic setting of a bygone era.

Earthquake at Dawn

It’s April 18, 1906, and a powerful earthquake has just rocked San Francisco. Photographer Edith Irvine and her assistant, Daisy Valentine, survive the tragedy. Armed with Edith’s camera, the two women set out to document the devastation even as buildings crumble around them and soldiers promise to shoot anyone trying to photograph the crippled city. Based on the real life experience of photographer Edith Irvine, this harrowing tale of bravery and survival includes many of Irvine’s now famous photographs.

The Stowaway

Kristiana Gregory’s swashbuckling tale of a young boy’s encounter with a true pirate is being repackaged with a new cover. This high seas adventure is full of historic facts and nefarious characters. The year is 1818, and the coastal village of Monterey, California, is a peaceful home for 11 year old Carlito and his family…
until pirate ships appear on the horizon. Carlito and his friends are excited at first. They can’t wait to see what real pirates look like. But once the ships drop anchor, they attack. And on one terrible night, Carlito witnesses a murder his father’s. When Carlito climbs on the pirate ship in search of revenge, the ship sets sail and he becomes a stowaway. Can Carlito bring his father’s murderer to justice? Or will he suffer the same horrendous fate?

Across The Wide And Lonesome Prairie

Thirteen year old Hattie Campbell records the details of her family’s harrowing migration to Oregon in a covered wagon and describes the many challenges, both joyful and tragic, that mark the journey.

Orphan Runaways

When twelve year old Danny and six year old Judd lose their parents to pneumonia in 1878, they are sent to an orphanage in San Francisco. The headmaster wants to separate the brothers and send them to different families, but because they have only each other they escape. They make their way to the dangerous mining camp of Bodie, California in the High Sierras to be with their Uncle Hank. A tenderhearted croupier named Madame Mustache takes them under her wing, along with other orphans roaming the raucous town. When the boys find their Uncle Hank and learn he’s involved with a Chinese woman, they realize life with him won’t be what they had expected. Then Judd becomes sick, and Danny must decide if he’s willing to set aside his prejudice to have a real family again. Historical fiction at its finest: short chapters & high adventure for reluctant readers. Great for classrooms studying California history; highly recommended by 4th grade teachers.

The Great Railroad Race

Thirteen year old Hattie Campbell records the details of her family’s harrowing migration to Oregon in a covered wagon and describes the many challenges, both joyful and tragic, that mark the journey.

Seeds of Hope

Susanna Fairchild and her family are on board a ship sailing from New York to the West, where they plan to start a new life in Oregon. But tragedy strikes when Susanna’s mother is lost to the sea. Hearing stories of great wealth, Susanna s physician father decides he wants to join the hordes of men rushing to California to mine for gold.

Bronte’s Book Club

Bronte Bella had just moved to sunny California from her mountain town in New Mexico. Living right by a beach is wonderful, but word loving, quirky Bronte is worried she won’t fit in. She starts a book club to make new friends, but at first no one comes in this story about trust and friendship.

My Darlin’ Clementine

In 1868, sixteen year old Clementine Kidd is living with her family in a rough mining town in Idaho Territory. One terrible night her ma disappears, and Clementine must make a decision that will change her life forever.

Cleopatra

I could feel my insides shaking. Would this sister try to poison me? Yes, I believe so. As for my other older sister, Berenice never! She and I adore each other even though I am eight years younger. I took the cup and raised it toward Trvphaena as if toasting her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating on its surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool she would have her guards behead me on the spot. if it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die…
. My eyes closed as I took the first sip, as if savoring such an excellent taste, but really my thought was, 0 Isis, I am afraid…
. My stomach turned with nervousness, or was it from a fearsome death beginning in me?