Frank Murphy

54 books • 20 series

FRANK MURPHY has taught a wide variety of grades in elementary and middle school. A history buff, baseball fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers, including several popular Random House Step into Reading History Readers.

NICOLE TADGELL is an award-winning African American illustrator for children. Her luminous, expressive illustrations warmly portray life for children of all races.
Mar 15, 2024
Cover of A Voice Like Yours

A Voice Like Yours

Oct 17, 2023
Cover of Heroic Heart

Heroic Heart

Aug 15, 2023
Cover of A Family Like Ours

A Family Like Ours

Jan 10, 2023
Cover of Luck of the Draw

Luck of the Draw

Aug 15, 2022
Cover of A Planet Like Ours

A Planet Like Ours

Jan 25, 2022
Cover of Fearless Heart

Fearless Heart

Aug 15, 2021
Cover of A Friend Like You

A Friend Like You

Mar 15, 2021
Cover of A Teacher Like You

A Teacher Like You

Jul 15, 2020
Cover of A Girl Like You

A Girl Like You

Mar 16, 2020
Cover of If Walls Could Speak Mine Would Blush

If Walls Could Speak Mine Would Blush

Dec 31, 2019
Cover of Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (Step Into Reading)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Sportsmanship

Stand Up for Sportsmanship (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Fairness

Stand Up for Fairness (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Caring

Stand Up for Caring (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Trustworthiness

Stand Up for Trustworthiness (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up to Bullying

Stand Up to Bullying (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Respect

Stand Up for Respect (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Citizenship

Stand Up for Citizenship (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Aug 1, 2019
Cover of Stand Up for Responsibility

Stand Up for Responsibility (21st Century Junior Library: Growing Character)

Jul 15, 2019
Cover of A Boy Like You

A Boy Like You

Feb 27, 2018
Cover of Brave Clara Barton

Brave Clara Barton (Step Into Reading)

Jan 2, 2018
Cover of Moon Tahiti & French Polynesia

Moon Tahiti & French Polynesia

Dec 22, 2015
Cover of Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!

Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt! (Step Into Reading)

Nov 5, 2013
Cover of The Spirit of Tea

The Spirit of Tea