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Tales of Young Americans Books

In order from The Scarlet Stockings Spy to Paper Son.

The Tales of Young Americans series is a set of 11 picture books by Trinka Hakes Noble, published between 2004 and 2013. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 40 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1695

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

The Scarlet Stockings Spy

By Trinka Hakes Noble, Robert Papp (Illustrator)

In war-torn Philadelphia, a young girl becomes a spy, risking everything for freedom.

48 pages· 2,201 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud

Hardcover

Summary: In 1777 Philadelphia, young Maddy Rose faces the chaos of war and espionage. With her father gone and brother fighting, she must navigate a world where childhood games turn deadly. As America teeters on the brink of independence, Maddy discovers that courage and patriotism know no age. Can she play her part in the fight for freedom, or will the dangers of espionage prove too great? Dive into a tale of bravery and sacrifice where even the smallest actions can change the course of history.

The complete set

Tales of Young Americans Series

11 books · Published 2004–2013

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$1695

The Scarlet Stockings Spy

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

In war-torn Philadelphia, a young girl becomes a spy, risking everything for freedom.

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$1697

Mackinac Bridge

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A boy faces family loyalty versus progress as a new bridge threatens his father's livelihood.

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$1697

The Last Brother

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A young bugler faces a choice between duty, family, and newfound friendship during the Civil War.

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$1697

Rebekkah's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A refugee girl navigates a new world in 1944 America.

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$1697

The Tsunami Quilt

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A tsunami's legacy reveals a hidden family story and a grandfather's secret sorrow.

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$1795

Pappy's Handkerchief

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A family faces perilous challenges on their journey to claim land in the Oklahoma Land Run.

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$1697

Riding to Washington

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A girl discovers unity and change on a bus ride to a historic march.

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$1697

Minnow and Rose

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Two cultures collide on the Oregon Trail, changing lives forever.

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$1797

The Listeners

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A young slave listens for whispers of freedom and hope in the night.

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$1597

A Book for Black-Eyed Susan

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A young girl faces heartbreak and separation on a perilous journey west.

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$1697

Paper Son

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A boy's future hinges on passing a test to become a 'paper son' in America.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tales of Young Americans series?

There are 11 books in the Tales of Young Americans series. It began with The Scarlet Stockings Spy in 2004, and the newest book, Paper Son, was published in 2013.