Kathleen Ernst

12 Series

Kathleen Ernst is an American author known for her historical fiction and mystery novels, including the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries and the American Girls: Caroline series. She completed her first novel at age 15 and later began writing American Girl novels while working in public television. Ernst, a West Virginia University alumna with a degree in Forestry, resides in Wisconsin with her husband, Scott.

In "Hearts of Stone" by Kathleen Ernst, 14-year-old Hannah faces the turmoil of the Civil War when her father joins the Union Army and her mother suddenly dies. Left to care for her siblings, Hannah embarks on a perilous journey from Cumberland Mountain to Nashville, Tennessee, to find their only living relative. Amidst these challenges, her best friend Ben's Confederate sympathies add to her struggles. Through this journey, Hannah and her family discover the true meaning of family and hope.

Chloe Ellefson

Old World Murder

(2010)

The Heirloom Murders

(2011)

The Light Keeper's Legacy

(2012)

Heritage of Darkness

(2013)

Tradition of Deceit

(2014)

Death on the Prairie

(2015)

A Memory of Muskets

(2016)

Mining for Justice

(2017)

The Lacemaker's Secret

(2018)

Fiddling with Fate

(2019)

The Weaver's Revenge

(2021)

Hanneke Bauer

Lies of Omission

(2021)

The Solace of Stars

(2023)

A Most Perilous Journey

(2024)

White Mane Kids

The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry

(1996)

The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg

(1997)

Retreat from Gettysburg

(2000)

Ghosts of Vicksburg

(2003)

American Girls: Caroline

Meet Caroline

(2012)

Caroline's Secret Message

(2012)

A Surprise for Caroline

(2012)

Caroline Takes a Chance

(2012)

Caroline's Battle

(2012)

Changes for Caroline

(2012)

Traitor in the Shipyard

(2013)

Catch the Wind

(2014)

The Smuggler's Secrets

(2015)

American Girl: History Mysteries

Hoofbeats of Danger

(1999)(By: Holly Hughes)

Trouble at Fort Lapointe

(1999)

The Night Flyers

(1999)(By: Elizabeth McDavid Jones)

Secrets on 26th Street

(1999)(By: Elizabeth McDavid Jones)

The Smuggler's Treasure

(1999)(By: Sarah Masters Buckey)

Voices at Whisper Bend

(1999)(By: Katherine Ayres)

Mystery of the Dark Tower

(2000)(By: Evelyn Coleman)

Watcher in the Piney Woods

(2000)(By: Elizabeth McDavid Jones)

Shadows in the Glasshouse

(2000)(By: Megan McDonald)

Under Copp's Hill

(2000)(By: Katherine Ayres)

The Minstrel's Melody

(2001)(By: Eleanora E. Tate)

Enemy in the Fort

(2001)(By: Sarah Masters Buckey)

Circle of Fire

(2001)(By: Evelyn Coleman)

Mystery on Skull Island

(2001)(By: Elizabeth McDavid Jones)

Riddle of the Prairie Bride

(2001)(By: Kathryn Reiss)

Whistler in the Dark

(2002)

Mystery at Chilkoot Pass

(2002)(By: Barbara Steiner)

The Strange Case of Baby H

(2002)(By: Kathryn Reiss)

Gangsters at the Grand Atlantic

(2003)(By: Sarah Masters Buckey)

Danger at the Wild West Show

(2003)(By: Alison Hart)

Ghost Light on Graveyard Shoal

(2003)(By: Elizabeth McDavid Jones)

Betrayal at Cross Creek

(2004)

Standalone Novels

Highland Fling

(2006)

Hearts of Stone

(2006)

Non-Fiction

Too Afraid to Cry

(1999)

A Settler's Year: Pioneer Life Through the Seasons

(2015)

American Girl: Felicity

Meet Felicity

(1991)(By: Dan Andreasen,Valerie Tripp,Luann Roberts)

Felicity's Surprise

(1991)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Felicity Learns a Lesson

(1991)(By: Dan Andreasen,Valerie Tripp)

Felicity Saves the Day: A Summer Story

(1992)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Changes for Felicity

(1992)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story

(1992)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Felicity's New Sister

(1999)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Felicity's Dancing Shoes

(2000)(By: Susan McAliley,Dan Andreasen,Valerie Tripp)

Felicity Takes a Dare

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Felicity Discovers a Secret

(2002)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Felicity's Short Story Collection

(2002)(By: Dan Andreasen,Valerie Tripp,Philip Hood)

Gunpowder and Tea Cakes

(2017)

Love and Loyalty

(2017)(By: Valerie Tripp,Juliana Kolesova)

A Stand for Independence

(2017)(By: Valerie Tripp)

American Girl: Kirsten (with Renée Graef, Jodi Evert, Janet Shaw)

Kirsten's Cookbook

(1994)(By: Jodi Evert)

The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery

(2008)

Meet Kirsten

(2012)(By: Renée Graef,Janet Shaw)

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

(2012)(By: Janet Shaw)

Kirsten's Surprise

(2012)(By: Janet Shaw)

Happy Birthday, Kirsten!

(2012)(By: Janet Shaw)

Kirsten Saves the Day

(2012)(By: Janet Shaw)

Changes for Kirsten

(2012)(By: Janet Shaw)

American Girl: Josefina

Meet Josefina

(1997)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Josefina's Surprise

(1997)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Josefina Learns a Lesson

(1997)(By: Susan McAliley,Valerie Tripp)

Changes for Josefina

(1998)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Josefina Saves the Day

(1998)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Happy Birthday, Josefina!

(1998)(By: Susan McAliley,Valerie Tripp,Jean-Paul Tibbles)

Josefinas Craftbook

(1998)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Josefina's Cookbook

(1998)(By: Valerie Tripp,American Girl,Tamara England)

A Reward for Josefina

(1999)(By: Susan McAliley,Valerie Tripp,Jean-Paul Tibbles)

Again, Josefina!

(2000)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Josefina's Song

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Just Josefina

(2002)(By: Susan McAliley,Valerie Tripp)

Thanks to Josefina

(2003)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Secrets in the Hills

(2006)

Josefina's Short Story Collection

(2006)(By: Valerie Tripp)

The Glowing Heart

(2016)(By: Valerie Tripp,Juliana Kolesova)

American Girl: Kit

Meet Kit

(2000)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Kit's Surprise

(2000)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Kit Learns a Lesson

(2000)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Happy Birthday, Kit

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Changes for Kit

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Kit Saves the Day

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Danger at the Zoo

(2005)

Midnight in Lonesome Hollow

(2007)

Really Truly Ruthie

(2007)(By: Valerie Tripp)

A Thief in the Theater

(2008)(By: Sarah Masters Buckey)

Intruders at Rivermead Manor

(2014)(By: Kathryn Reiss)

Full Speed Ahead

(2014)(By: Valerie Tripp)

The Jazzman's Trumpet

(2015)(By: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel)

American Girl: Molly

Molly Learns a Lesson

(1986)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly's Surprise

(1986)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Meet Molly

(1986)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Happy Birthday, Molly

(1987)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly Saves the Day

(1988)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Changes for Molly

(1988)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly Takes Flight

(1999)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly and the Movie Star

(2000)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly Marches On

(2001)(By: Valerie Tripp)

Molly's Route 66 Adventure

(2002)(By: Dottie Raymer)

A Spy on the Home Front

(2005)(By: Alison Hart)

Brave Emily

(2006)(By: Valerie Tripp)

The Light in the Cellar

(2007)(By: Sarah Masters Buckey)

Clues in the Shadows

(2009)

Chances and Changes

(2018)(By: Valerie Tripp,Juliana Kolesova)

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