Book Series · 34 Books

Girls Survive Books

In order from Ann Fights for Freedom to Penny and the Tragic Voyage.

The Girls Survive series is a set of 34 chapter books by Nikki Shannon Smith, published between 2019 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 110 pages. Subjects across the series include slavery, history, and the Underground Railroad.

Ann Fights for Freedom
Alice on the Island
Emmi in the City
Noelle at Sea
Charlotte Spies for Justice
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ann Fights for Freedom
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Ann Fights for Freedom

A family risks everything for freedom on the Underground Railroad.

112 pages· 12,918 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: In 1854 Maryland, twelve-year-old Ann faces a heart-wrenching choice when her family is threatened with separation. As their master plans to sell Ann and her brother, the family must embark on a perilous journey north via the Underground Railroad. With freedom hanging in the balance, will they navigate the dangers and find their way to safety? Ann's courage and determination are tested as she leads her family through a treacherous path, where every decision could mean life or death. Can they outsmart those who seek to keep them enslaved and reach the promise of freedom?
In reading order

Girls Survive Series

34 books · Published 2019–2025

#3
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Emmi in the City

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Can Emmi and her rivals survive the Great Chicago Fire's deadly flames together?

#4
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Noelle at Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl defies her family to save a friend on the sinking Titanic.

#11
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Sarah Journeys West

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can Sarah's family survive the Oregon Trail's perils for a new life in California?

#12
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Daisy and the Deadly Flu

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up during a global pandemic and war, struggling to maintain her relationships and sense of self amidst the chaos and loss that surrounds her.

#25
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Flor Fights Back

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2023

Two trans teens face danger and discovery at the Stonewall Inn during a pivotal night in 1969.

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Claudia in the Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Separated by disaster, a young girl must protect her sister amid chaos.

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Nina Under Arrest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A young girl joins a historic protest, risking arrest for justice in 1963 Birmingham.

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Anya Flees the Fallout

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A young girl faces the unknown after a nuclear disaster threatens her town's survival.

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Min and the Protests

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A young girl faces chaos when a peaceful protest turns violent.

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Penny and the Tragic Voyage

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A torpedo strikes the Lusitania. Can Penny survive the chaos and find her loved ones?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Girls Survive series?

There are 34 books in the Girls Survive series. It began with Ann Fights for Freedom in 2019, and the newest book, Penny and the Tragic Voyage, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Girls Survive books in?

Start with Ann Fights for Freedom and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #34.

What ages are the Girls Survive books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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