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Kristiana Gregory

    Kristiana Gregory crafts compelling historical novels, particularly for young adults, that delve into nuanced themes like immigration and societal challenges. Her work is characterized by rich historical detail and atmospheric settings, immersing readers in bygone eras. Gregory possesses a remarkable ability to weave thrilling narratives with insightful explorations of the human condition. Her distinctive voice and skillful storytelling have solidified her reputation as a significant author in young adult literature.

    Cleopatra VII. Daughter of the Nile
    The Great Railroad Race
    The Winter of Red Snow
    The Legend of Jimmy Spoon
    The Legend of Skull Cliff (Cabin Creek Mysteries, Band 3)
    The Secret of Robber's Cave
    • 2019

      The Shadow at Shark Cove

      • 122 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A new adventure for the Cabin Creek cousins! Jeff (13), David (11), and Claire (10) fly to Gray's Beach, California to spend the summer with their cousin Bronte Bella (13). Home of the GPO, Giant Pacific Octopus, they hope to see one up close. Their curiosity is sparked further when they learn about ancient cave drawings in one of the shoreline cliffs: a sea monster with eight arms sinking a canoe. Did this really happen or is it just a legend? When a shadowy creature bumps their little boat then swims into a forest of kelp, they have another mystery to solve! ** Bronte's Book Club introduces Bronte when she moved from New Mexico to this small town by the sea.

      The Shadow at Shark Cove
    • 2017

      The memoir offers an intimate look into Kristiana Gregory's journey as a writer, blending her experiences from childhood with her career in children's literature. Through excerpts from her letters and journals, she shares the ups and downs of her writing life, including rejections and successes, alongside her role as a mother. Addressing the common inquiry about her inspiration, she provides insights into the creative process, aiming to inspire aspiring writers and celebrate the enchantment of storytelling.

      Longhand: The Rise & Fall & Rise of My Career as a Children's Book Author, a Memoir
    • 2008

      The Secret of Robber's Cave

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Action! Intrigue! Cliff-hangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini-mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they immediate answers AND ongoing suspense. Every book reveals clues, adds layers, and finds the characters investigating, plotting, and unraveling clues. They'll need their wits, their courage, and their gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island.Jeff and David's dad told them they weren't allowed to explore Lost Island until Jeff's twelfth birthday, and that they should never go alone.As soon as they set foot on the marshy ground, they suspect something is not right. What secrets are hidden by the lingering mist and overgrown pines? The brothers had never believed the Legend of Robber's Cave, but now they have to wonder. And when their nine-year old cousin, Claire, convinces their parents that she should be part of the island outings, things get more complicated.Should they believe Mr. Wellback's warnings? Is there an actual cave? Did the stagecoach robber really die there? And did he take the secret of the treasure with him to his grave? The cousins plan to find out, but they soon realize that the truth is harder to uncover than the skeleton of an escaped villain.This is #1 in the series.

      The Secret of Robber's Cave
    • 2008

      Action! Intrigue! Cliffhangers! With a riveting overarching series storyline and a mini-mystery in each title, Cabin Creek gives readers what they immediate answers AND ongoing suspense. Every book reveals clues, adds layers, and finds the characters investigating, plotting, and unraveling clues. They'll need their wits, their courage, and their gadgets to get to the bottom of the many mysteries of Lost Island and Grizzly Paw Wilderness.When a city boy comes to Whispering Pines camp but suddenly disappears, the cousins fear the worst. Legend says that Skull Cliff is haunted and as they sleep out under the stars they believe it ... an eerie howl is coming from the rocky crevices. Can they find the camper before it's too late?This is #3 in the series.

      The Legend of Skull Cliff (Cabin Creek Mysteries, Band 3)
    • 2002

      The Legend of Jimmy Spoon

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.0(257)Add rating

      The story follows twelve-year-old Jimmy Spoon, who craves adventure and seizes an opportunity when two Shoshoni boys invite him to join them. Sneaking away from his family in Salt Lake City, he embarks on a journey that leads him to the Shoshoni camp, where he unexpectedly finds himself welcomed as a member of the tribe. This tale explores themes of belonging, cultural exchange, and the quest for identity amidst a backdrop of adventure and self-discovery.

      The Legend of Jimmy Spoon
    • 2002

      Jenny of the Tetons

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(343)Add rating

      Carrie Hill's deep-seated hatred for Indians stems from a traumatic past where she lost her parents to violence. This animosity shapes her worldview and influences her interactions, as she grapples with her painful memories and the impact of her experiences on her life. The story explores themes of grief, prejudice, and the struggle for personal redemption amidst a backdrop of historical conflict.

      Jenny of the Tetons
    • 1999

      3 JANUARIUS, MORNINGI could feel my insides shaking. Would this sister try to poison me? Yes, I believe so. As for my other older sister, Berenice -never! She and I adore each other even thought I am eight years younger.I keep the coup and raised it toward Tryphanea as if toasting for her, but really I was watching the liquid, looking for oil floating in its surface, or powder sticking to the sides of the cup. If I suspected poison and tossed it into the pool, she would have her guards behead me on the spot. If it was indeed poison, one sip and I could die...My eyes closed as I took the first sip, as if savoring such an excellent taste, but really my thought was, O Isis, I'm afraid... My stomach turned with nervousness, or was it for the fearsome death beginning in me?

      Cleopatra VII. Daughter of the Nile
    • 1999

      As the daughter of a newspaper reporter, fourteen-year-old Libby keeps a diary account of the exciting events surrounding her during the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in the West in 1868.

      The Great Railroad Race
    • 1997

      Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      In her diary, thirteen-year-old Hattie chronicles her family's arduous 1847 journey from Missouri to Oregon on the Oregon Trail

      Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie
    • 1997

      The Stowaway

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.4(85)Add rating

      Kristiana Gregory's swashbuckling tale of a young boy's encounter with a true pirate is being repackaged with a new cover. This high seas adventure is full of historic facts and nefarious characters.The year is 1818, and the coastal village of Monterey, California, is a peaceful home for 11-year-old Carlito and his family ... until pirate ships appear on the horizon. Carlito and his friends are excited at first. They can't wait to see what real pirates look like. But once the ships drop anchor, they attack. And on one terrible night, Carlito witnesses a murder - his father's. When Carlito climbs on the pirate ship in search of revenge, the ship sets sail and he becomes a stowaway. Can Carlito bring his father's murderer to justice? Or will he suffer the same horrendous fate?

      The Stowaway