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Lisa Graff

Biography

Lisa Graff (lisagraff.com) is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Far Away, The Great Treehouse War, A Clatter of Jars, Lost in the Sun, Absolutely Almost, A Tangle of Knots, Double Dog Dare, Sophie Simon Solves Them All, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower, and The Thing About Georgie. Lisa Graff’s books have been named to more than seventy state award lists and have been touted as best books of the year by booksellers, teachers, and librarians. A Tangle of Knots was long-listed for the National Book Award in 2013. Lisa Graff lives with her family just outside of Philadelphia. Follow her on Twitter @LisaGraff.

A Scar like a River
Rewind
Wonderful You
The Great Treehouse War
It Is Not Time for Sleeping
Lost in the Sun
Absolutely Almost
A Tangle of Knots
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A Scar like a River
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · February 3, 2026

A Scar like a River

By Lisa Graff

A scarred teen's secret unravels, threatening friendships and family bonds.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2026)
400 pages· 87,891 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 714 ratings
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The Great Treehouse War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Kids barricade in a treehouse to challenge their parents' divorce decisions.

A Scar like a River

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A scarred teen's secret unravels, threatening friendships and family bonds.

The Thing About Georgie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A boy with dwarfism faces new challenges as his family grows. What is Georgie's 'thing'?

A Tangle of Knots
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$899

A Tangle of Knots

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

An orphan's cake-baking Talent leads her to a mysterious journey and a life-altering secret.

It Is Not Time for Sleeping

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

A boy insists it's not bedtime. When will he finally sleep?

Sophie Simon Solves Them All

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2010

A genius third-grader must solve friendship's tricky equations to help classmates with family dilemmas.

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12

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3

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2

Chapter books

10

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A Scar like a River
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$1697

A Scar like a River

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A scarred teen's secret unravels, threatening friendships and family bonds.

Rewind
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$1697

Rewind

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl travels to 1993, facing a choice that could alter her future.

Wonderful You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Experience the joy and anticipation of waiting for a new baby to arrive.

The Great Treehouse War
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$858

The Great Treehouse War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Kids barricade in a treehouse to challenge their parents' divorce decisions.

It Is Not Time for Sleeping
Sale price
$1597

It Is Not Time for Sleeping

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

A boy insists it's not bedtime. When will he finally sleep?

Lost in the Sun

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2015

A boy seeks redemption after a tragic accident haunts him.

Absolutely Almost

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up, including a new school, a new nanny, and a best friend who is about to become a TV star.

A Tangle of Knots
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$899

A Tangle of Knots

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

An orphan's cake-baking Talent leads her to a mysterious journey and a life-altering secret.

Sophie Simon Solves Them All
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$1597

Sophie Simon Solves Them All

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2010

A genius third-grader must solve friendship's tricky equations to help classmates with family dilemmas.

The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Framed for cheating, a girl must team up with a con-artist to raise tuition money using magic tricks.

The Thing About Georgie
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$958

The Thing About Georgie

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A boy with dwarfism faces new challenges as his family grows. What is Georgie's 'thing'?

Umbrella Summer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000

Annie's careful plans can't shield her from life's unpredictability.

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Jason Beene

Illustrator / 1 shared book

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