Kathleen Ernst | Bookhype

Kathleen Ernst is a social historian, educator, and bestselling author. Kathleen's forty-two published books encompass mysteries, historical fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. The Chloe Ellefson Mysteries feature a museum curator whose knowledge of the past helps solve contemporary crimes. Her children's books include twenty titles for American Girl. Honors for Kathleen's work include multiple Agatha nominations, an Edgar nomination, a Lovey Award for Best Traditional Mystery, the American Heritage Women in the Arts Recognition Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a National Park Service Residency, a Major Achievement Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers, the Sterling North Legacy Award for Children's Literature, and an Emmy Award for Children's Instructional Programming. Kathleen lives in Middleton, Wisconsin, with her husband Scott (AKA "Mr. Ernst") and feline muse Eliza.

Sep 4, 2012

Cover of Caroline's Secret Message

Caroline's Secret Message (American Girl) (American Girl: Beforever)

Sep 4, 2012

Cover of Changes for Caroline

Changes for Caroline (American Girls Collection: Caroline 1812) (American Girl: Beforever)

Sep 4, 2012

Cover of Caroline's Battle

Caroline's Battle (American Girls Collection: Caroline 1812) (American Girl) (American Girl: Beforever)

Sep 4, 2012

Cover of A Surprise for Caroline

A Surprise for Caroline (American Girl: Beforever) (American Girl)

Sep 4, 2012

Cover of Caroline Takes a Chance

Caroline Takes a Chance (American Girls Collection: Caroline 1812) (American Girl: Beforever)

Sep 1, 2011

Cover of The Heirloom Murders

The Heirloom Murders (Chloe Ellefson Mystery, #2)

Oct 8, 2010

Cover of Old World Murder

Old World Murder (Chloe Ellefson Mystery, #1)

Feb 1, 2009

Cover of Clues in the Shadows

Clues in the Shadows (American Girl Mysteries)

Mar 1, 2008

Cover of The Runaway Friend

The Runaway Friend

Mar 1, 2007

Cover of Midnight in Lonesome Hollow

Midnight in Lonesome Hollow (American Girl Mysteries)

Oct 19, 2006

Cover of Hearts of Stone

Hearts of Stone

Mar 9, 2006

Cover of Highland Fling

Jan 1, 2006

Cover of Secrets in the Hills

Secrets in the Hills (American Girl) (American Girl Mysteries)

Mar 1, 2005

Cover of Danger at the Zoo

Danger at the Zoo (American Girl Mysteries) (American Girl) (Kit Mysteries)

Jan 3, 2004

Cover of Betrayal at Cross Creek

Betrayal at Cross Creek (American Girl History Mysteries, #22)

May 1, 2003

Cover of Ghosts of Vicksburg

Ghosts of Vicksburg (White Mane Kids)

Mar 1, 2002

Cover of Whistler in the Dark

Whistler in the Dark (American Girl History Mysteries, #16) (Mysteries Through Time) (Mysteries Through History, #16)

Sep 22, 2000

Cover of Trouble at Fort La Pointe

Trouble at Fort La Pointe (Mysteries Through Time) (American Girl History Mysteries, #7) (Mysteries Through History, #7)

Apr 1, 2000

Cover of Retreat from Gettysburg

Retreat from Gettysburg

Dec 1999

Cover of Too Afraid to Cry

Too Afraid to Cry

Dec 1, 1997

Cover of Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg

Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg (Wm Kids, #5)

Mar 1, 1996

Cover of The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry

The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry (White Mane Kids)