Plato, a young boy, finds himself in a series of unusual and sometimes dangerous situations after a chance encounter.
Author
Nina Bawden
14 books in the catalog
Nina Bawden has 14 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, coming-of-age and adventure. The titles we've reviewed span 1964 to 1995.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young evacuee from London during WWII forms a deep bond with a local girl.
A young girl named Granny, who is actually a witch, lives with her grandson.
A young boy named Humbug is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside.
A young boy named Leo is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside after his parents' death. He struggles to adjust and uncover secrets about his family.
A young boy named Henry is sent to live with relatives in the countryside during wartime.
Two children, separated by war, embark on a journey to find each other and a new home.
Two children, separated by circumstances, embark on a journey to find each other, facing challenges and relying on their resourcefulness.
A young girl, Tula, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, where she uncovers a dark family secret.
Two children, separated from their parents during wartime, must rely on each other and strangers to survive.
A young girl moves to the countryside and forms a bond with a pig, leading to unexpected adventures.
A young boy named David, nicknamed Squib, is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside during wartime.
Set in the past, this story follows a young girl who is the daughter of a witch. She grapples with her heritage, societal prejudice, and her own identity.
Three children discover a hidden house filled with secrets and a mysterious past that draws them into an adventure.
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