Book Series · 34 Books

Girls Survive Books

In order from Ann Fights for Freedom to Faye and the Dangerous Journey.

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

By Nikki Shannon Smith, Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator)

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

#1
#1 in Series
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Ann Fights for Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A family risks everything for freedom on the Underground Railroad.

#2
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Alice on the Island

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl's life is upended by war and her father's internment.

#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.

#5

Charlotte Spies for Justice

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl risks everything to aid a spy and fight for justice during the Civil War.

#7

Lucy Fights the Flames

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A factory fire traps Lucy, forcing her to fight for survival.

#6

Carrie and the Great Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A storm traps Carrie at home, forcing her to protect her brother as their house is swept away.

#8

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl faces fear and uncertainty during Kristallnacht in 1938 Germany.

#9
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Mary and the Trail of Tears

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl fights to reunite her family during a harrowing forced journey.

#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.

#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?

#15
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Maribel Versus the Volcano

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl defies evacuation orders as Mt. St. Helens erupts.

#13
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Rebecca Rides for Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young girl must deliver a secret message to save the Patriots from a British attack.

#16
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Leah Braves the Flood

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A molasses explosion shatters Leah's dreams of escape. Can she survive?

#14
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Tara and the Towering Wave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

A holiday in Thailand turns into a survival quest after a tsunami hits.

#18

Constance and the Dangerous Crossing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A perilous voyage to the New World tests survival against the sea's wrath.

#20
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Maria and the Plague

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

In plague-ridden Florence, Maria battles starvation to save her family.

#17
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Hettie and the London Blitz

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A London girl faces war's terror, seeking courage to survive the looming threat.

#19
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Molly and the Twin Towers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Molly must find her sister amidst the chaos of 9/11.

#22
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Audrey Under the Big Top

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A circus fire threatens Audrey's dream and her sisters' safety. Can she save them?

#23

Millie and the Great Drought

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

A family battles dust storms and poverty, seeking hope in a new land.

#24
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Maddy and the Monstrous Storm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A blizzard traps students in a schoolhouse. Escape or freeze—what will they choose?

#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.

Essie and the March on Selma

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A young girl faces danger on a historic march for voting rights.

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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?

#21
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Lena and the Burning of Greenwood

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young girl faces chaos as racial tensions ignite in 1920s Tulsa.

Good to know

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, Faye and the Dangerous Journey, 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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Girls Survive to life.

01

Nikki Shannon Smith

Author
02

Mayumi Shimose Poe

Author
03

Salima Alikhan

Author
04

Julie Gilbert

Author
05

Jessica Gunderson

Author
06

Emma Carlson Berne

Author
07

Andrea L. Rogers

Author
08

Veeda Bybee

Author
09

Julie Kathleen Gilbert

Author
10

Cristina Oxtra

Author
11

Natasha Bacchus-Buschkiel

Author
12

Jessika Fleck

Author
13

Natasha Deen

Author
14

Susan Griner

Author
15

Joy Michael Ellison

Author
16

Denise Walter McConduit

Author
17

Anitra Butler-ngugi

Author
18

Erin Falligant

Author
19

Ailynn Collins

Author
20

Alessia Trunfio

Illustrator
21

Matt Forsyth

Illustrator
22

Jane Pica

Illustrator
23

Francesca Ficorilli

Illustrator
24

Wendy Tan

Illustrator
25

Wendy Tan Shiau Wei

Illustrator
26

Soia Di Chiara Manetti

Illustrator
27

Markia Jenai

Illustrator

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