Book Series · 11 Books

My Name is America Books

In order from The Journal of William Thomas Emerson to The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1049

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson

By Barry Denenberg

A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.

154 pages· 22,668 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: In the heart of pre-Revolutionary War Boston, a young boy finds himself entangled in the dangerous world of espionage. As political tensions rise and violence looms, he must navigate a treacherous path, risking everything to aid the rebel colonists. Will his courage and cunning be enough to survive the perilous game of spies and secrets?

In reading order

My Name is America Series

11 books · Published 1998–2013

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$1049

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.

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$1299

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1999

A young soldier's journal reveals the haunting reality of war.

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$1049

The Journal of Sean Sullivan

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999

A teen faces trials on the Transcontinental Railroad.

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$1095

The Journal of Ben Uchida

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1999

A boy's diary reveals life in a WWII internment camp.

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$1095

The Journal of Augustus Pelletier

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

A young boy's journey with Lewis and Clark reveals untold adventures.

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$759

Stay Alive

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

A perilous journey west turns deadly as the Donner Party faces impossible choices and a brutal winter.

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$1095

The Journal of Biddy Owens

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2001

A young batboy navigates racial challenges in 1948's Negro Leagues.

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$1095

The Journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2002

A marine fights in Vietnam while his sister battles for peace at home.

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$1095

The Journal of Finn Reardon

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2003

A young newsboy joins a strike against powerful publishers in 1899 Manhattan.

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$1095

The Journal of Rufus Rowe

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2003

A runaway teen witnesses a pivotal Civil War battle.

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$1095

The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A boy journeys to Gold Rush California, seeking fortune and friendship.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My Name is America series?

There are 11 books in the My Name is America series. It began with The Journal of William Thomas Emerson in 1998, and the newest book, The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung, was published in 2013.