Books in Order: Illuminating the Literary Voyage of Laurie Halse Anderson
An Overview of the Renowned Author
Laurie Halse Anderson, a luminary in the landscape of American Literature, is highly acclaimed for her young adult, children’s, and historical fiction novels. Starting her writing journey as a freelancer journalist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, she soon ventured into crafting compelling narratives for children and young adults.
Illuminating the literary world with her powerful publications, she rose to prominence with her ground-breaking novel, Speak. The book not only earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller list but was also honored with multiple awards and later adapted into a film with Kristen Stewart at the helm. Despite wrestling with sensitive themes in her books, Laurie’s work is known for its deft balance of humor.
Detailed Books in Order
Although now married with four children and residing in Northern New York, Laurie’s writing journey commenced in 1996. Her debut was with the charming children’s book, Ndito Runs. In the same fruitful year, she complimented her burgeoning portfolio with her second publication, Turkey Pox.
The timeline that follows provides a comprehensive overview of books in order by Laurie Halse Anderson since her writing journey began:
Publication Order of Vet Volunteers Books
| Fight for Life | (2000) |    |
| Homeless | (2000) | |
| The Trickster | (2000) | |
| Manatee Blues | (2000) | |
| Say Good-Bye | (2001) | |
| Storm Rescue | (2001) | |
| Teacher’s Pet | (2001) | |
| Trapped | (2001) | |
| Fear of Falling | (2001) | |
| Time to Fly | (2002) | |
| Masks | (2002) | |
| End of the Race | (2002) | |
| New Beginnings | (2012) | |
| Acting Out | (2012) | |
| Helping Hands | (2013) | |
| Treading Water | (2014) | |
| Left Behind | (2016) | |