Books written by Leslie Connor

  • The Things You Kiss Goodbye
    The Things You Kiss Goodbye

    Fans of Sarah Dessen will love this heartbreaking story about family, loss, and the joys and disappointments of first love.

  • The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
    The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

    An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can’t understand why Lieutenant Baird won’t believe the story Mason has told about that day.

  • All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
    All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

    All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me. Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska.

  • Waiting for Normal
    Waiting for Normal

    In spite of life's twists and turns, Addie remains optimistic. Someday, maybe, she'll find normal. Leslie Connor has created an inspiring novel about one girl's giant spirit. waiting for normal is a heartwarming gem.

  • Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel
    Miss Bridie Chose a Shovel

    When Miss Bridie leaves her home to emigrate to the New World, she leaves behind all she has ever known to take a chance on a better future, but the transition isn't simple and Miss Bridie must stay committed in order to see her dreams ...

  • The Things You Kiss Goodbye

    Fans of Sarah Dessen will love this heartbreaking story about family, loss, and the joys and disappointments of first love.

  • A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
    A Home for Goddesses and Dogs

    This novel sings about loss and love and finding joy in new friendships and a loving family, along with the world’s best bad dog.

  • Crunch
    Crunch

    Suddenly everyone needs a bike. And nobody wants to wait. Meanwhile, the crunch has stranded Dewey's parents far up north.

  • Dead on Town Line
    Dead on Town Line

    Making her powerful yet quiet debut, Connor delivers this original novel-in-verse--the story of a girl who is murdered by a classmate and finds herself stuck on the edges of the...