American diaries Books in Order
The American diaries series by Kathleen Duey includes 19 books.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonCellou Sudden Shout Idaho 1826: American Diaries#9
Year unknown · Kathleen Duey
In 1827 in Idaho, twelve-year-old Celou Sudden Shout, who is half-French and half-Shoshone, attempts to rescue her mother and two younger brothers…
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While working as an indentured servant on a plantation in Virginia in 1749, thirteen-year-old Summer must prove her innocence when her master's…
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In 1932, when her father's foot injury makes it impossible for him to do farm work for a while, thirteen-year-old Agnes steps in, proving herself and…
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When thirteen-year-old Amelina saves the life of a young Yankee spy found injured near her Louisiana home in 1863, the orphaned girl creates a…
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Buy on AmazonJosie Poe Palouse, Washington, 1943
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Living with her family in the farming town of Palouse, Washington, during World War II, thirteen-year-old Josie worries about her brother's strange…
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Rosa dreams of becoming a movie star and is thrilled when she gets the chance to pursue it. But in 1928, amid major changes happening in Hollywood…
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While trying to hide her horse, Maddie meets two Yankee soldiers who make her change her mind about who is right and who is wrong in the war between…
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Buy on AmazonJaney G. Blue, Pearl Harbor, 1941
Year unknown · Kathleen Duey
In Hawaii in 1941, sixth grader Janey G. Blue experiences the terror of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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In San Francisco near the beginning of the twentieth century, Alexia faces a moral dilemma when her con man father tries to cheat the widow who has…
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Buy on AmazonAmerican Diaries; Zellie Blake
Year unknown · Kathleen Duey
In February 1834, after her grandmother's death leaves her without family, Zellie takes a job with mean-spirited Mrs. Gird, who runs a boardinghouse…
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The small piece of gold that Anisett carries in her pocket causes grave danger for her family, living in the rough world of the California gold camps.
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Buy on AmazonEllen Elizabeth Hawkins American Diaries
Year unknown · Kathleen Duey
In Texas in 1886, Ellen finds her desire to be a cattle rancher discouraged by family members who do not think it a proper choice for a girl, but she…
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Twelve-year-old Emma receives unexpected friendship from a Black roustabout and a Union soldier during an explosion on the steamboat Sultana in 1865.
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Emancipated by their owner's will, thirteen-year-old Evie and her father struggle to secure Mama's freedom and build a home for themselves in the…
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When her wounded brother returns from battle, twelve-year-old Mary must find help for him without telling her father, a wealthy Tory who has disowned…
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Aboard the ship Astoria nearing Ellis Island in February 1904, Nell Dunne is miserable despite approaching a reunion with her father. The awful…
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Twelve-year-old Sarah breaks the Sabbath in Puritan New England and faces a moral dilemma when an innocent person is accused in her place.
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In 1847, when her mother's remarriage sends the family on a difficult journey to California, Willow is swept overboard while fording the South Platte…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the American diaries books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Cellou Sudden Shout Idaho 1826: American Diaries#9”. Start with “Cellou Sudden Shout Idaho 1826: American Diaries#9.”
How many books are in the American diaries series?
We list 19 books by Kathleen Duey .
Where can I buy the American diaries books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.