Plumfield Moms: Book Lists

Books about the courageous Pack Horse librarians who carried reading material through rural Appalachia, celebrating literacy, service, and the power of books.

Enchanting stories of fairies, spells, wonder, and otherworldly adventures, gathered for readers who delight in the strange and beautiful logic of fairyland.

Sherry Early’s book picks for teen girls—a varied collection of engaging, worthwhile stories chosen with thoughtful readers and their families in mind.

A collection of books with memorable screen adaptations, perfect for families who enjoy reading the story first and then comparing it with the film.

A delightful gathering of stories about books, libraries, readers, and the irresistible magic of discovering just the right story.

A thoughtful collection of beautiful, enduring books to welcome a new baby and begin a family library filled with stories to treasure for years.

A guide to the classic Landmark series—engaging, story-driven histories and biographies that introduce young readers to important people, places, and events.

Our favorite audiobooks for family listening—engaging stories, memorable characters, and excellent narrators that make car rides, quiet afternoons, and shared listening a delight.

Charming books about the joys, trials, imagination, and everyday adventures of girlhood, chosen for little girls and the families who love reading with them.

A tried-and-true collection of books boys love, packed with adventure, humor, heroism, friendship, and characters worth cheering for.

Sherry Early’s thoughtful reviews of Landmark books, offering helpful context and candid guidance for families exploring this beloved history series.

A cheerful collection of genuinely funny books filled with wit, mishaps, lively characters, and the sort of humor families enjoy sharing.

Inviting early chapter books for growing readers, with manageable chapters, engaging plots, and memorable characters that build confidence and delight.

A guide to Ralph Moody’s vivid, deeply American stories of family, hard work, resilience, and growing up on the western frontier.

A collection of Hilda van Stockum’s warm, lively family stories, celebrated for their humor, faith, everyday adventures, and wonderfully memorable children.

A reading list devoted to Evelyn Waugh’s sharp, stylish, and often comic novels, along with selections that illuminate his life and literary world.

Thoughtful books about play, imagination, childhood, and the vital work of exploring the world through creativity, movement, and delight.

A cheerful collection of genuinely funny books filled with wit, mishaps, lively characters, and the sort of humor families enjoy sharing.

Stories of cowboys, pioneers, ranches, open country, and frontier life that capture the courage, hardship, humor, and beauty of the American West.

A reading list celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories, essays, and richly imagined legendarium, along with helpful works about his life, faith, and craft.

A reading list celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories, essays, and richly imagined legendarium, along with helpful works about his life, faith, and craft.

A selection of books by Joseph Pearce exploring literature, faith, culture, and the lives and ideas of influential Christian writers.

Engaging biographies that introduce readers to remarkable men and women whose courage, curiosity, faith, and perseverance helped shape the world.

Accessible books that open up the discoveries, people, questions, and ideas of modern science for curious young readers and their families.

Clear and thoughtful books exploring Catholic belief, tradition, doctrine, and the life of faith for readers seeking deeper understanding.

Historical fiction that brings the past to life through vivid settings, compelling characters, and stories that help readers understand another time from the inside.

A collection of stories rooted in Catholic faith and culture, offering readers examples of courage, sacrifice, holiness, and hope.

Memorable firsthand accounts of real lives, offering honest glimpses into childhood, family, faith, work, history, and the experiences that shape a person.

Imaginative science fiction that explores distant worlds, future possibilities, remarkable inventions, and enduring questions about humanity and the unknown.

Immersive tales of richly imagined worlds, noble quests, ancient evils, and hard-won hope for readers ready to journey beyond the ordinary.

Practical, trusted Plumfield guides to help families find worthy books, build a reading life, and choose stories that nourish imagination and character.

Excellent middle-grade novels with compelling stories, strong characters, and meaningful themes for independent readers and family read-alouds alike.

A guide to Gary D. Schmidt’s moving, funny, and deeply humane novels about young people finding courage, friendship, forgiveness, and their place in the world.

A warm and wonderful collection of animal stories featuring beloved pets, wild creatures, faithful companions, and the surprising bonds between people and animals.

A lively collection of stories filled with daring journeys, brave choices, narrow escapes, and unforgettable quests—perfect for readers who love excitement and discovery.