A group of children work together to make a delicious stone soup, learning about cooperation and sharing.
Author
Patricia Reilly Giff
31 books in the catalog
Patricia Reilly Giff has 31 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, middle grade and historical fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1980 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Two siblings, stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck, must learn to survive and work together.
Hunter Moran discovers a hidden world beneath his town and learns about his family's past.
A young girl named Sarah becomes a storyteller, weaving tales that connect her community.
A young girl named Lily searches for a special star to help her grandmother.
A young girl named Annie adapts to a new life on a farm, facing challenges and finding friendship.
A young girl named Pickle Puss navigates everyday childhood experiences and friendships.
Eleven is a story about a young girl named Rachel who is dealing with the challenges of growing up.
This story follows a young girl named Sarah as she navigates family challenges and finds strength in her community on Water Street.
Willow Run tells the story of a young girl named Willow who moves to a new town and faces challenges.
A young girl named Annie finds refuge in a tailor's shop and learns about life and friendship.
Maggie returns to her grandmother's house and discovers a magical door that leads to different places and times.
Hollis Wood, an orphan, searches for her identity and a place to belong.
Nory Ryan's Song tells the story of a young Irish girl's resilience and hope during the potato famine.
Lily's Crossing is a historical fiction novel about a young girl named Lily who is sent to live with her aunt in rural Vermont during World War II.
Sixth-grader Emily searches for a missing class pet at the Polk Street School, uncovering secrets along the way.
A young girl navigates the complexities of friendship and family as she tries to impress a boy and deal with her parents' separation.
A young girl named Picklepuss navigates family challenges and learns about herself.
A young girl named Sunny moves to a new town and faces challenges making friends and adjusting to her new life.
Snaggle doodles follows the adventures of a group of children and their dog, Snaggle, as they explore their neighborhood and encounter various situations.
A group of children learns about responsibility and friendship while caring for animals on a farm.
Ronald Morgan is a mischievous boy who constantly causes trouble at school, leading to humorous situations and lessons learned.
A young girl named Annie travels to the Galapagos Islands with her father and encounters a variety of animals, including a dinosaur fossil.
A young girl named Lissy visits her grandmother in a small town and uncovers family secrets during the Christmas season.
A group of students faces a strange and unsettling situation in their classroom.
A young girl named Josie travels to Ireland and discovers a connection to a pirate queen.
A young girl named Hyacinth searches for her lost pet macaw, encountering various characters and challenges.
A young girl named Lucy experiences a series of unfortunate events on a single day, leading to a difficult but ultimately hopeful conclusion.
A young girl named Annie navigates family life, friendships, and her own feelings in a small town.
A young boy named Sam struggles with his identity and finding his place on the baseball team after his family moves.
Hollis Woods, a foster child, is sent to live with an elderly artist, Izzy, in a remote seaside town.
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