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Deborah Hopkinson

Biography

Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of numerous critically acclaimed picture books, middle grade fiction, and nonfiction. She lives in Oregon with her family and menagerie of pets.

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Trim Saves the Day
Determined Dreamer
Trim Sets Sail
The Plot to Kill a Queen
Small Places Close to Home
Race Against Death
The Deadliest Fires Then and Now
The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now
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Trim Saves the Day
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · March 5, 2024

Trim Saves the Day

By Deborah Hopkinson · With Kristy Caldwell

A kitten seeks his place aboard a bustling ship. Can he find his role?

48 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 43 ratings
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My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover how a girl from humble beginnings became a legendary entertainer and advocate.

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My Little Golden Book About Betty White

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover the inspiring journey of television icon Betty White in this delightful biography for young readers.

Follow the Moon Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A new girl unites a community to save sea turtles.

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What Is the Women's Rights Movement?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The story of the women's rights movement in the United States, from the early days of Abigail Adams to the present day, highlighting key figures and events that have shaped the movement.

Who Was Charles Darwin?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A young Darwin's passion defies seasickness, reshaping our view of nature.

The Great Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2013

Two kids and a scientist race to stop a deadly epidemic in 1854 London.

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46

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Illustrated

27

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Picture books

25

Graphic novels

1

Chapter books

19

Board books

1

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Trim Saves the Day

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

A kitten seeks his place aboard a bustling ship. Can he find his role?

Determined Dreamer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Discover the journey of a girl who dared to dream and changed science forever.

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Trim Sets Sail

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A kitten embarks on a voyage, learning to be a ship's cat amidst new challenges.

The Plot to Kill a Queen

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A young playwright uncovers a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. Can she stop it in time?

Small Places Close to Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Explore how universal rights start at home, inspiring us to ensure freedom and safety for all.

Race Against Death
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Race Against Death

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

A daring WWII rescue mission to save POWs from brutal captivity.

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$2469

The Deadliest Fires Then and Now

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Explore history's deadliest fires and humanity's ongoing battle against flames threatening our future.

The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A deadly hurricane strikes Galveston, testing the courage of its residents.

The Story of a Story

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A child struggles to find words for their story. Will inspiration strike?

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The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest #1, Scholastic Focus)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Explore pandemics' impact from the Great Mortality to COVID-19.

My Little Golden Book About Betty White
Graphic Nov.
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My Little Golden Book About Betty White

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover the inspiring journey of television icon Betty White in this delightful biography for young readers.

We Must Not Forget

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Uncover hidden stories of Jewish youth who defied the Holocaust's horrors.

Butterflies Belong Here
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Butterflies Belong Here

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

A girl discovers her place and helps monarch butterflies thrive in a new land.

Thanks to Frances Perkins

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020

Witnessing tragedy, she reshapes a nation, ensuring no one is left behind.

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We Had to Be Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jewish children flee Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, leaving families behind.

Mindful Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Experience the magic of mindfulness through a child's eyes, discovering joy in every moment of the day.

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Where Is the Kremlin?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Uncover the Kremlin's secrets of espionage, murder, and lost treasures.

How I Became a Spy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young spy races to decode a notebook and stop a traitor in WWII London.

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$574

What Is the Women's Rights Movement?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The story of the women's rights movement in the United States, from the early days of Abigail Adams to the present day, highlighting key figures and events that have shaped the movement.

Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how a quiet girl transformed into a literary legend, crafting a new kind of novel.

Independence Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young baker revolutionizes American cuisine and honors a new nation with her culinary creations.

A Letter to My Teacher

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A teacher's understanding transforms a struggling student into a future educator.

Dive!
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Dive!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Submariners fight a hidden war in the Pacific, battling against overwhelming odds after Pearl Harbor.

Steamboat School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A boy and his teacher defy a law banning Black education by creating a floating school.

Follow the Moon Home
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$1597

Follow the Moon Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A new girl unites a community to save sea turtles.

Beatrix Potter & the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Young artist faces a dilemma when her painting subject unexpectedly dies.

The Great Trouble
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$858

The Great Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2013

Two kids and a scientist race to stop a deadly epidemic in 1854 London.

Titanic
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Titanic

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Uncover the Titanic's tragic night through survivor voices and haunting photos.

A Boy Called Dickens

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young Dickens faces hardship in London's streets, shaping his future tales.

Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek
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Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A young Abe Lincoln's life hangs in the balance at Knob Creek. Can his friend save him?

Sweet Land of Liberty

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A concert defies racial barriers, uniting a nation for one historic night.

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Who Was Charles Darwin?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A young Darwin's passion defies seasickness, reshaping our view of nature.

Saving Strawberry Farm
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Saving Strawberry Farm

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2005

Can a single penny save a cherished farm during the Great Depression?

Billy and the Rebel

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A boy's unlikely friendship with a soldier defies Civil War divides.

From Slave to Soldier

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A young slave joins the Union army, questioning his choice as challenges arise.

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$474

John Adams Speaks for Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A man dreams of freeing the colonies and creating a new nation.

Apples to Oregon

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

A pioneer family braves the wilds to bring their beloved fruit trees to Oregon.

A Packet of Seeds
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A Packet of Seeds

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

A girl seeks to bring joy to her homesick mother with a special garden.

Sky Boys

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Witness the rise of a skyscraper through a young boy's eyes.

Girl Wonder

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A girl defies expectations to join a semipro baseball team. Can she prove her worth on the field?

Under the Quilt of Night

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

A young girl follows a quilt's secret message to freedom.

Maria's Comet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A young woman defies societal norms to reach for the stars.

A Band of Angels

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A singing group fights to save their college with the power of spirituals.

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993

A seamstress crafts a secret map to freedom using scraps of cloth.

Take Cover
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Take Cover

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12

Two kids navigate war-torn London, seeking family amidst chaos and secrets.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Deborah Hopkinson's books.

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Kristy Caldwell

Illustrator / 3 shared books

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