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Barbara O'Connor
Barbara O'Connor's awards include the Parents Choice Gold and Silver Award, American Library Association Notable Books, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, School Library Journal Best Books, and Kirkus Best Books. Her books have been nominated for children's choice awards in 38 states and voted as a state favorite by children in South Carolina, Indiana, Kansas, and South Dakota.
Barbara was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She draws on her Southern roots to write award-winning books for children in grades 3 to 6.
Barbara was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She draws on her Southern roots to write award-winning books for children in grades 3 to 6.
Genres: Children's Fiction
Novels
Me and Rupert Goody (1999)
Moonpie and Ivy (2001)
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia (2003)
Taking Care of Moses (2004)
How to Steal a Dog (2007)
Greetings from Nowhere (2008)
The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis (2009)
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester (2010)
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's (2012)
Wish (2016)
Wonderland (2018)
Halfway to Harmony (2021)
Moonpie and Ivy (2001)
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia (2003)
Taking Care of Moses (2004)
How to Steal a Dog (2007)
Greetings from Nowhere (2008)
The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis (2009)
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester (2010)
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's (2012)
Wish (2016)
Wonderland (2018)
Halfway to Harmony (2021)
Non fiction show
Barbara O'Connor recommends
Gut Reaction (2024)
Kirby Larson and Quinn Wyatt
"Gut Reaction is a much-needed and important book for everyone: those suffering with Crohn's disease, their family and friends who want to help them, and for all the rest who need to understand. Written with the voice of authenticity by a mother/daughter team who know firsthand the effects of this painful and often embarrassing disease. Toss in a handful of lovable and diverse characters and an edge-of-your-seat cooking competition and Gut Reaction is a recipe for success."
The Gilded Girl (2021)
(Gilded Magic, book 1)
Alyssa Colman
"When I turned the last page, the first word that came to mind was wow, followed quickly by fabulous, fresh, fast-paced and fun. This book is pure magic."
The Comeback (2021)
E L Shen
"Deftly weaving ice skating, middle school angst, and racism, The Comeback will have you rooting for Maxine from beginning to end. This one is a total winner."
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