Gail Jarrow, author portrait

Gail Jarrow

Gail Jarrow is the author of nonfiction books and novels for readers ages 8–18. Her nonfiction books have earned the Sibert Honor, the Orbis Pictus Honor, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, YALSA Finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, Outstanding Science Trade Book, a NSTA Best STEM book, the Jefferson Cup Award, the Eureka! Gold Award, as well as Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. You can find her at gailjarrow.com.
Spirit Sleuths
American Murderer
Ambushed!
Fatal Fever
Blood and Germs
The Poison Eaters
Bubonic Panic
Red Madness

Books

Spirit Sleuths
American Murderer
Ambushed!
Fatal Fever
Blood and Germs
The Poison Eaters
Bubonic Panic
Red Madness

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