This novel follows a group of middle school students who are inspired by a mysterious hero who intervenes in their community.
Author
Sharon M. Draper
21 books in the catalog
Sharon M. Draper has 21 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, middle grade and friendship. The titles we've reviewed span 1994 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 9–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
This novel follows a group of African American teenagers navigating the challenges of racism, prejudice, and social injustice in their community.
A group of young friends forms a club and investigates mysteries in their neighborhood.
After a tragic accident, a group of friends grapples with guilt, grief, and the consequences of their actions.
Melody, a girl with cerebral palsy, navigates school and life, finding her voice through music and advocacy.
Stella, a young Black girl in the segregated South, finds solace and strength in music and community while facing prejudice.
This novel follows a group of diverse teenagers as they navigate the pressures and anxieties of high school, culminating in a tragic event that forces them to confront their actions and their futures.
A girl with cerebral palsy, who cannot speak or walk, finds ways to communicate and express her intelligence.
During a severe storm, a young girl named Keisha experiences family challenges and personal growth.
A talented young African American girl navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and finding her voice in a new school.
#11
Stars and Sparks on Stage (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs)
Sharon M. Draper · 2007
Concern0CleanVirtue11Thin
Ziggy and his friends form a band and navigate the challenges of performing and dealing with rivalries.
November struggles with her identity and the pressures of adolescence, dealing with family issues and peer relationships.
This historical novel tells the story of a young Black girl's experiences and resilience during the Civil Rights Movement in the South.
#14
Shadows of Caesar's Creek (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs)
Sharon M. Draper · 2006
Concern15MildVirtue19Thin
A group of diverse middle schoolers, the Black Dinosaurs, investigate mysteries in their town, including a strange occurrence at Caesar's Creek.
This historical fiction novel follows the journey of a young enslaved girl named Amari seeking freedom during the Civil War.
#16
Lost in the Tunnel of Time (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs)
Sharon M. Draper · 2006
Concern8CleanVirtue9Thin
Four friends travel back in time to solve a mystery involving a dinosaur and a lost artifact.
#17
The Buried Bones Mystery (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs)
Sharon M. Draper · 2006
Concern0CleanVirtue11Thin
A group of young friends, the Black Dinosaurs, investigate a series of mysterious events and clues.
A group of middle school students navigate the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and conflict.
A young girl survives a house fire and deals with the emotional and physical scars, finding strength.
A young girl named Sarah navigates difficult family dynamics and her own identity in a small town.
Following a tragic accident, Andy and his friends navigate grief, guilt, and the consequences of their actions, seeking understanding and healing.
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