Dear America:
Behind the Masks
Written by Susan Patron
Scholastic Inc., January 2012.
In the "wild west" of an 1880s California gold-mining town, Angeline investigates the supposed murder of her father, a famous criminal lawyer, who she and her mother are certain is still alive. Includes historical notes and instructions for making mask from muslin.
Click on the video below to view me reading from the book.
Lucky for Good Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Erin McGuire
Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, August 2011.
The residents of Hard Pan, California, come together to help Brigitte and Lucky when the County Health Department threatens to close down the cafe, and meantime Miles's life is complicated by his mother's return.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS "ALA Notable Recording 2012"
Booklist "Lasting Connections" of 2011, Language Arts
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Lucky Breaks Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Matt Phelan
Published by Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, ginee seo books, 2009.
Having reached the mature age of eleven in the tiny California town of Hard Pan (population 43), Lucky discovers that there is still much to learn about friendship, parental trust, and the Milky Way galaxy.
"Scout Finch [To Kill a Mockingbird] would likely find a kindred spirit in Susan Patron’s Lucky, heroine of the Newbery Medal–winning The Higher Power of Lucky and now a sequel, Lucky Breaks (both books 9–12 years). As curious and observant as Scout, Lucky gets into trouble, finds a new friend, and keeps the town of Hard Pan, California (pop. 43), humming.
- RogerSutton, inNotes from the Horn Book, April 2009
Lucky Breaks (Paperback) Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Matt Phelan
Atheneum, 2010
The Higher Power of Lucky Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Matt Phelan
Published by Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, A Richard Jackson Book, 2006. Believing that her French guardian is about to abandon her to an orphanage in the city, ten-year-old Lucky runs away from her small town with her beloved dog, HMS Beagle, by her side in order to trek across the Mojave Desert to start her challenging life over one more time.
This book has been translated into Hebrew, French, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, and Indonesian. Here are some of the non-English editions:
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Lithuanian
The Higher Power of Lucky (audio CD) Written by Susan Patron
Read by Cassandra Campbell
Published by Random House/Listening Library, 2007
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe PAPERBACK EDITION
Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Abigail Halpin
A Richard Jackson Book. Published by Atheneum, 2009.
When her hardworking mother decides to move, eight-year-old PK uses her imagination and storytelling to help her older and younger sisters adjust.
This book is the new paperback edition of the hardcover book which was published by Orchard Books in 1993. It contains a bonus interview of the author conducted by the main character, PK.
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe HARDCOVER EDITION
Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Dorothy Donahue
Published by Orchard Books/A Richard Jackson Book, 1993.
When her hardworking mother decides to move, eight-year-old PK uses her imagination and storytelling to help her older and younger sisters adjust.
This edition is OUT OF PRINT.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:
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Kirkus, pointered review
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Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
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School Library Journal, starred review
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School Library Journal, Best Books of 1993
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Parenting Magazine’s Certificate of Excellence for Distinguished Achievement in Children’s Literature; Best Books of 1993
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New York Public Library Children’s Books 1993
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American Library Association Notable Book 1994
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Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Choices 1993
Dark Cloud Strong Breeze Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by
Peter Catalanotto
A cumulative rhyme relates the sequence of events that takes place before Daddy can get into the car where he has locked his keys.
This book is out of print but you may find a copy in your local public library.
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School Library Journal, Starred Review
Bobbin Dustbobbin Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Dorothy Donahue Published by Orchard Books/A Richard Jackson Book, 1993.
Bobbin Dustdobbin, who lives in the dust under Billy Que's bed, fears for her safety when five bad boys propose to sweep out Billy's house in honor of his birthday.
This book is out of print but you may find a copy in your local public library.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:
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School Library Journal, starred review
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Reviewed in New York Times Book Review
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Horn Book Guide, #2 rating
Five Bad Boys, Billy Que, and the Dustdobbin Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Mike Shenon
Published by Orchard Books/A Richard Jackson Book, 1992.
The Dustdobbin under his bed shrinks Billy Que down to its own size to teach him what it is like to be small, and he must get freely offered gifts from five stubborn boys before regaining his normal size.
This book is out of print but you may find a copy in your local public library.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:
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Kirkus, Pointered Review
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School Library Journal, Starred Review
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Horn Book Guide, #2 Rating
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Featured on PBS “Storytime,” read by Tom Selleck
Burgoo Stew Written by Susan Patron
Illustrations by Mike Shenon
Published by Orchard Books/A Richard Jackson Book, 1991
In this variant of "Stone Soup," old Billy Que tames a group of rough hungry boys.
This book is out of print but you may find a copy in your local public library.
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Reviewer’s Choice: Best of 1991, Sesame Street Magazine Parents’ Guide
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Kirkus, pointered review
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Horn Book Guide, #2 rating
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Published in Braille in the anthology, “Expectations,” by the Braille Institute
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