Sep 04, 2012 author kathleen ernst has written many of my favorites among the american girl historical books, and won awards for her work. Caroline abbott is doing what she loves mostsailing on lake ontario with papawhen her world turns upside down. Hearts of stone is a standalone historical title by kathleen ernst. Kathleen ernst books list of books by author kathleen ernst. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Caroline is a series of historical childrens novels by american author kathleen ernst. I have to say, it was well written, excellent, and how the author kathleen ernst introduced all the characters in that story. A related series entitled history mysteries, also known as mysteries through time andor mysteries through history was released by american girl in 1999 and discontinued in 2004. Kathleen ernst bibliography chronological book list and series. My husband is a history teacher and he and my seven year old have begun to read the first book together. During world war ii, germany destroyed more than one hundred million books between may 1933 through the end of the war through public book burnings and bombings. Betrayal at cross creek american girl history mysteries by ernst, kathleen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
She has been a writer, reader, historical interpreter, curator, reenactor, naturalist and educator. The series comprises a total of 22 books by various authors and forms a companion series to the popular american girl books. Her stories will inspire girls to listen to both their minds and their hearts when facing difficult choices. Caroline abbott is doing what she loves most, sailing on lake ontario with her papa, when her world turns upside. What comes first when planning a new chloe mystery. Caroline abbott is the historical character created by kathleen ernst for the american girl. Caroline books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. While kathleen does the writing portion of publishing, scott deals with the accounting and the marketing and everything else that is necessary to get kathleens books to readers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kathleen ernst books online.
An american girl carolines american girl collection ernst, kathleen on. Kathleen ernst american girl is excited to be working once again with this awardwinning author. To ask other readers questions about meet caroline, please sign up. I start with where chloe and roelke are emotionally, within the series arc, and where i want them to be next. Caroline was sure her life would always remain sunny and rosy. When her father goes off to join the union army, 14yearold hannah fears her family will be torn apart by the civil war. The chloe ellefson mystery series in order kathleen ernst. When mama isnt allowed to see papa, its up to caroline to pass a secret message to himright under the nose of a british guard. Set during the war of 1812, this story is written for readers age 8 and up who enjoy historical fiction without sex, gore, or explicit violence.
Her books for young readers include the caroline abbott series for american girl. Meet caroline best introduces the thirteenth of the american girls by describing the onset of the war. The chloe ellefson mystery series in order kathleen. She is extremely helpful to her village in their time of need. Kathleen ernst s most popular book is meet caroline american girls. Tradition of deceit is kathleen ernsts thirtieth book. Im brianna, and this page is about all of our american girl dolls. I believe the main message in this story is sometimes you have to put others needs in front of your own. Kathleen ernsts most popular book is meet caroline american girls. With board game american girl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The series lasted 10 novels, concluding in 2015 with the novel the smugglers secrets. Caroline abbot is more fortunate than most other girls.
Apr 12, 2019 about kathleen ernst kathleen ernst writes mysteries, historical fiction, and nonfiction books for adults and young readers. Kathleen and scott are partners in every sense of the world. The complete series list for a chloe ellefson mystery kathleen ernst. Caroline was currently 9 years old, and her dad owned a sloop named white gull, which i thought was very interesting. She has published fifteen novels and one nonfiction book, including her bestselling american girl mystery, danger at the zoo, which was an agatha award finalist in the category of best childrensyoung adult mystery. Order of kathleen ernst books kathleen ernst is an american author of historical fiction and mystery novels. See all books authored by kathleen ernst, including danger at the zoo. Pioneer life through the seasons, and many books for. The series begins with young caroline abbotts papa being taken prisoner at the very start of the war between britain and the united states.
Then i pick a place and create a plot to get them there, one that reflects their personal struggles. Aug 20, 2012 carolines story is told though a series of six books written by kathleen ernst including meet caroline, carolines secret message, a surprise for caroline, caroline takes a chance, carolines battle, and changes for caroline. Sep 04, 2012 caroline and her mother make a dangerous journey across lake ontario to the british fort where papa is being held prisoner. The first book in the series, meet caroline, has been in t he top 1% of us printed book sales for over 1,000 days source. The first book in the series, meet caroline, has been in t he top 1% of us printed book sales.
Author kathleen ernsts complete list of books and series in order, with the. Thus begins meet caroline, the first of nine books in the awardwinning, bestselling series about caroline, the childrens historical character that american girl. Buy a cheap copy of meet caroline book by kathleen ernst. This should go right to the top, as it illustrates a time period of interest to both canadian and americans, the tragic war of 1812. Awardwinning author kathleen ernst created and wrote six books about caroline abbott, the newest american girl historical character, and authored eight other american girl history mystery books. Kathleen enjoys travelling, cooking, any kind of handwork, trying out new skills, and reading. Created by library of congress watch the video share. The tenth chloe ellefson mystery, fiddling with fate, comes out in september. Lawrence river flows into lake ontario, with her father, who owns a shipyard, her mother, and her widowed maternal grandmother. Kathleen ernst caroline knows that in order to fight the british, her village desperately needs its shipyards and supply boats and she will do whatever it takes to keep them out of enemy hands, then later, while. She gets to spend her childhood with her father sailing lake ontario. Below is a list of kathleen ernsts books in order of when they were originally released. While kathleen does the writing portion of publishing, scott deals with the accounting and the marketing and everything else that is necessary to get kathleen s books to readers.
Kathleen is the creator of caroline abbott, the american girl historical character set during the war of 1812, and author of the multiple awardwinning series about her. Kathleen ernst brings to life the world of caroline abbott a brave, adventurous girl who lives through the war of 1812. Kathleen ernst wins 2019 major achievement award, bestselling. Shop amongst our popular books, including 27, secrets in the hills, captain of the ship and more from kathleen ernst. Some things about the dolls arent the same things about the dolls in the books movie but most are. Kathleen ernst has 44 books on goodreads with 28861 ratings. Then theyll travel back in time to meet caroline in an exciting story that lets them choose what happens next. Thus begins meet caroline, the first of nine books in the awardwinning, bestselling series about caroline, the childrens historical character that american girl asked author kathleen ernst to create. As a child she dreamed of becoming a full time writer and now she has the fun of writing books about ideas that fascinate her, experiences that have moved her and. She writes the chloe ellefson mysteries series and the american girls. Carolines stories are based around the war of 1812 fought between the united states and her allies against the united kingdom backed by her allies. Kathleen ernst is a woman of many bonnets, but never one she didnt love.
Her life changes forever when america enters the war of 1812. A kit mystery, and changes for caroline, and more on. Both of my parents were avid readers, thank goodness. Even after everything she has been through, caroline is still faced with a sacrifice to be made in order to save her village. I have to say, it was well written, excellent, and how the author kathleen ernst. Tanith caroline receives a letter asking her to come and help on uncle aarons new farm. In addition to the chloe ellefson historic sites series, she has written many books for american girl, including nine about the historical character she created, caroline abbott. To date, readers and libraries have purchased over 1. This was the first ever caroline abbott story that i have read back in 20.
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