Children’s Books: Karen Gray Ruelle

True stories about heroic World War II spies and hidden Jewish children; fun adventures of Harry and Emily; rambunctious dogs. . . and more

photo of Jump for Joy book cover by Karen Gray Ruelle, illustrated by Hadley Hooper

Jump for Joy
By Karen Gray Ruelle, illustrated by Hadley Hooper

COMING OUT ON JANUARY 23, 2024

Jump for Joy

Kid seeks dog. Dog seeks kid. In this charming and imaginative tale of friendship, picture book readers will delight in what it means to have a furry best friend.

Surprising Spies: Unexpected Heroes of World War II
By Karen Gray Ruelle

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True Stories of Spies and Heroes

Discover this treasure trove of true stories about secret  WII warriors, with compelling descriptions of their exploits and adventures, equipment and weapons, and the codes and ciphers many of them used.

A BANK STREET BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR!

Biography of Boy vs Nazis

Read the astonishing story of Peter Feigl, a German Jewish boy who fled the Holocaust on his own. Peter’s riveting story of persistence will inspire young readers.

 

Cover illustration by Deborah Durland DeSaix

Peter’s War: A Boy’s True Story of Survival in World War II Europe
By Deborah Durland DeSaix and Karen Gray Ruelle

What Won’t I Find?

Academic lectures, unnecessary serial commas and other boring stuff