A young boy named Anson navigates difficult family circumstances and learns about life and himself in a rural setting.
Author
Gary D. Schmidt
7 books in the catalog
Gary D. Schmidt has 7 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, realistic fiction and coming-of-age. The titles we've reviewed span 1994 to 1999.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Gary D. Schmidt's work include courage and love. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A modern retelling of John Bunyan's classic allegory, following Christian's journey through life's challenges toward salvation.
A young boy in rural New York during the Great Depression finds solace and purpose through art and a stray dog.
In 1960s Maine, a white boy befriends a Black girl, challenging racial prejudice in their small town.
A young boy navigates the complexities of life, faith, and friendship in a small town.
Holling Hood Hooded, a seventh-grader, navigates a tumultuous school year filled with Shakespeare, sports, and personal growth.
A young boy named Jake faces bullying and finds solace in a mysterious, magical world.
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