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The American Diaries series is a collection of historical fiction novels told through the eyes of young protagonists facing significant challenges in different periods of American history. Each book is set in a specific time and place, focusing on the personal struggles and growth of its young narrator. The series emphasizes themes of resilience, family, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonCellou Sudden Shout Idaho 1826: American Diaries#9
1998 · 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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Buy on Amazon1998 · Kathleen Duey
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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Buy on Amazon1998 · Kathleen Duey
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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Buy on AmazonJosie Poe Palouse, Washington, 1943
1999 · Kathleen Duey
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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Buy on Amazon1999 · Kathleen Duey
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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Buy on Amazon2000 · Kathleen Duey
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 Amazon2000 · Kathleen Duey
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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Buy on AmazonJaney G. Blue, Pearl Harbor, 1941
2001 · Kathleen Duey
In Hawaii in 1941, sixth grader Janey G. Blue experiences the terror of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Buy on AmazonAmerican Diaries; Zellie Blake
2002 · 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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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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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 AmazonYear unknown · Kathleen Duey
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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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. The story…
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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 — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting 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 , published between 1998–2002.
Where can I buy the American diaries books?
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