Order of Kathleen Ernst Books
Kathleen Ernst is an American author of historical fiction and mystery novels. She writes the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries series and the American Girls: Caroline series. Kathleen was born in Pennsylvania, but grew up in Maryland. She was always surrounded by books, having a librarian for a mother and a father who was an avid reader. Kathleen wrote historical fiction as a hobby, and completed her first novel at 15 (though didn’t get a book deal until 20 years later). She attended West Virginia University, majoring in Forestry, but also took a lot of creative writing and history classes. While working in public television, she began writing American Girl novels in her spare time. From there, she began writing her own novels as well. Kathleen enjoys travelling, cooking, any kind of handwork, trying out new skills, and reading. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Scott.
Kathleen Ernst made her debut as an author in 1996 with the novel The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry. Below is a list of Kathleen Ernst’s books in order of when they were originally released:
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Publication Order of Chloe Ellefson Books
| Old World Murder | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Heirloom Murders | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Light Keeper's Legacy | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Heritage of Darkness | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Tradition of Deceit | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Death on the Prairie | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Memory of Muskets | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Mining for Justice | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Lacemaker's Secret | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Fiddling with Fate | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Weaver's Revenge | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Hanneke Bauer Books
| Lies of Omission | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Solace of Stars | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Most Perilous Journey | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of White Mane Kids Books
| The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Retreat from Gettysburg | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Ghosts of Vicksburg | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of American Girls: Caroline Books
| Meet Caroline | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Caroline's Secret Message | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Surprise for Caroline | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Caroline Takes a Chance | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Caroline's Battle | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Changes for Caroline | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Traitor in the Shipyard | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Catch the Wind | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Smuggler's Secrets | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of American Girl: History Mysteries Books
| Hoofbeats of Danger | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Trouble at Fort Lapointe | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Night Flyers | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Secrets on 26th Street | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Smuggler's Treasure | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Voices at Whisper Bend | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Mystery of the Dark Tower | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Watcher in the Piney Woods | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Shadows in the Glasshouse | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Under Copp's Hill | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Minstrel's Melody | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Enemy in the Fort | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Circle of Fire | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Mystery on Skull Island | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Riddle of the Prairie Bride | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Whistler in the Dark | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Mystery at Chilkoot Pass | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Strange Case of Baby H | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Gangsters at the Grand Atlantic | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Danger at the Wild West Show | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Ghost Light on Graveyard Shoal | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Betrayal at Cross Creek | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Highland Fling | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Hearts of Stone | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Too Afraid to Cry | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Settler's Year: Pioneer Life Through the Seasons | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of American Girl: Felicity Books
| Meet Felicity | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity's Surprise | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity Learns a Lesson | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity Saves the Day: A Summer Story | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Changes for Felicity | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity's New Sister | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity's Dancing Shoes | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity Takes a Dare | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity Discovers a Secret | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Felicity's Short Story Collection | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Gunpowder and Tea Cakes | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Love and Loyalty | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| A Stand for Independence | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of American Girl: Kirsten Books
(with Renée Graef, Jodi Evert, Janet Shaw)
| Kirsten's Cookbook | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Meet Kirsten | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kirsten Learns a Lesson | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kirsten's Surprise | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Happy Birthday, Kirsten! | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kirsten Saves the Day | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Changes for Kirsten | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of American Girl: Josefina Books
| Meet Josefina | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina's Surprise | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina Learns a Lesson | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Changes for Josefina | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina Saves the Day | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Happy Birthday, Josefina! | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefinas Craftbook | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina's Cookbook | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| A Reward for Josefina | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Again, Josefina! | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina's Song | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Just Josefina | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Thanks to Josefina | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Secrets in the Hills | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Josefina's Short Story Collection | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Glowing Heart | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of American Girl: Kit Books
| Meet Kit | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kit's Surprise | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kit Learns a Lesson | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Happy Birthday, Kit | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Changes for Kit | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Kit Saves the Day | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Danger at the Zoo | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Midnight in Lonesome Hollow | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Really Truly Ruthie | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| A Thief in the Theater | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Intruders at Rivermead Manor | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Full Speed Ahead | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Jazzman's Trumpet | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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Publication Order of American Girl: Molly Books
| Molly Learns a Lesson | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly's Surprise | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Meet Molly | (1986) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Happy Birthday, Molly | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly Saves the Day | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Changes for Molly | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly Takes Flight | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly and the Movie Star | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly Marches On | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Molly's Route 66 Adventure | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| A Spy on the Home Front | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Brave Emily | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| The Light in the Cellar | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Clues in the Shadows | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
| Chances and Changes | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com | ||
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If You Like Kathleen Ernst Books, You’ll Love…
Kathleen Ernst Synopsis: Hearts of Stone is a standalone historical title by Kathleen Ernst. When her father goes off to join the Union Army, 14-year-old Hannah fears her family will be torn apart by the Civil War. But nothing prepares her for her mother’s sudden passing. Hannah now finds herself responsible for keeping the young family together in a world where even her best friend, Ben, sympathizes with the Confederacy. On a long and dangerous journey from Cumberland Mountain to Nashville, Tennessee, in search of their only living relative, Hannah and her brother and sisters come to realize the true meaning of family and hope.