Ann Rinaldi

6 Book Series
49 Total Books

About Ann Rinaldi

Ann Rinaldi was a young adult, historical, literature, and fiction author popularly known for her historical fiction books The Last Silk Dress, In My Father’s House, A Break with Charity, and Acquaintance with Darkness. She wrote over 40 novels, eight of which were notable books by the ALA. Additionally, in 2000 her novel Wolf by the Ears was chosen as one of the best novels preceding 25 years and later selected as one of the best novels preceding 100 years. She was a writer for the Great Episode series, a novel series featuring books set during the American Colonial Era. Sarah tries to survive through the battle without firing a single shot or killing anyone but eventually forced to defend herself and shoots a man who later dies. She survives the battle without any injuries, but unfortuna

Publication Order of Brie McQuade Books

2 books in series

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  • But in the Fall I'm Leaving(1985)
  • The Good Side of My Heart(1987)

Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books

3 books in series

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  • A Stitch in Time(1994)
  • Broken Days(1995)
  • The Blue Door(1996)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

24 books in series

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  • Term Paper(1980)
  • Promises Are for Keeping(1982)
  • Time Enough for Drums(1986)
  • The Last Silk Dress(1988)
  • Wolf by the Ears(1991)
  • In My Father's House(1993)
  • The Second Bend in the River(1997)
  • Mine Eyes Have Seen(1998)
  • Amelia's War(1999)
  • The Education of Mary(2000)
  • Girl in Blue(2001)
  • Numbering All the Bones(2002)
  • Millicent's Gift(2002)
  • Taking Liberty(2002)
  • Mutiny's Daughter(2004)

Publication Order of Great Episodes Books

18 books in series

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  • A Ride into Morning(1991)
  • A Break with Charity(1992)
  • The Fifth of March(1993)
  • Keep Smiling Through(1994)
  • Finishing Becca(1994)
  • The Secret of Sarah Revere(1995)
  • Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons(1996)
  • An Acquaintance with Darkness(1997)
  • Cast Two Shadows(1998)
  • The Coffin Quilt(1999)
  • The Staircase(2000)
  • The Riddle of Penncroft Farm(2001)
  • Or Give Me Death(2003)
  • An Unlikely Friendship(2007)
  • Come Juneteenth(2007)

Publication Order of Dear America Books

1 books in series

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  • My Heart is on the Ground(1999)

Publication Order of My Name Is America Books

1 books in series

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  • The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce(2000)

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Who is Ann Rinaldi?

Ann Rinaldi is a bestselling author known for 6 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.

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How many books has Ann Rinaldi written?

Ann Rinaldi has written over 49 books across 6 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.