A young girl named Birdy encounters friendly ghosts who help her overcome her fears and anxieties.
Author
Jill Paton Walsh
17 books in the catalog
Jill Paton Walsh has 17 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, middle grade and realistic fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1966 to 1997.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Jill Paton Walsh's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A grandmother tells her granddaughter stories from her childhood, bridging generations and sharing life lessons.
Two children, Thomas and the Tinners, are sent to live with relatives in Cornwall and experience the local culture and traditions.
Connie is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside during wartime and experiences new challenges and friendships.
A young girl's life is disrupted when her grandmother comes to stay, bringing new routines and experiences.
A young boy named Matthew encounters a mysterious sea singer and learns about the ocean's magic.
Grace, a young girl, experiences the challenges and changes of growing up during wartime.
In 1666, a young English girl named Mall learns about the plague's arrival in her village.
In a dystopian future, a young girl named Jill must protect a forbidden book that holds the secrets of the past.
A young girl named Annie is sent to live with relatives in England after her mother's death, struggling to adapt to a new life.
A young Greek boy named Lykon is separated from his family during a naval battle and must find his way home.
A young boy travels to ancient Greece and becomes entangled in the Trojan War.
A young boy named Thomas discovers a magical stone that grants him the ability to travel through time and space, leading him on an adventure to save his world.
During World War II London, a young girl experiences the Blitz and its impact on her life.
In a future society, a young girl named Anya discovers the power of words and books in a world that fears them.
Two children, a brother and sister, are separated during wartime and try to find each other.
This novel retells the Anglo-Saxon legend of Hengest and Horsa, focusing on their arrival in Britain and the ensuing conflicts.
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