Jane Yolen

4 summariesChildren's, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Jane Yolen is an American author known for her contributions to children's literature and fantasy fiction. Her notable works include "Owl Moon," a picture book that explores the beauty of nature, "Sword of the Rightful King," a retelling of the Arthurian legend, "Mapping the Bones," a novel inspired by the Holocaust, and "Briar Rose," a modern take on the Sleeping Beauty tale.

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Books by Jane Yolen

4 books available

Owl Moon
Jane Yolen
4.2 (41k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A silent, hopeful winter's night transforms a simple father-daughter owling trip into a quest for a glimpse of the mysterious, elusive bird.
Sword of the Rightful King
Jane Yolen
3.7 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
When Merlin's clever ruse to legitimize a fledgling King Arthur with a sword-in-the-stone test goes awry, the future of England hangs precariously as an unexpected hand claims the legendary blade.
Mapping the Bones
Jane Yolen
4.0 (1k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In WWII Poland, twin siblings Chaim and Gittel survive the Lodz Ghetto and brutal forests with partisans. Their ultimate test comes in Sobanek concentration camp, where their bond becomes a target for a monstrous doctor's experiments.
Briar Rose
Jane Yolen
3.4 (1k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A young woman's quest to understand her grandmother's deathbed confession, 'I am Briar Rose,' leads her to a historical truth that redefines the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with the horrors and hope of the Holocaust.