Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers

  • 5 stars across 15 books
Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including Heroes of the Frontier , The Circle , and A Hologram for the King . He is the cofounder of: Voice of Witness, an oral-history series focused on human rights; 826 National, a network of writing and tutoring centers; and ScholarMatch, which connects donors and under-resourced students to make college possible. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Shawn Harris is an artist and musician who lives and works in Morongo Valley, California.
5th September 2019

The Lifters

Discover a stunning new children's tale from the bestselling, Pulitzer-nominated author of Heroes of the Frontier ... MoreThe Lifters

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1st October 2014

The Story of Captain Nemo

This science-fiction classic has been reimagined by Dave Eggers in modern times. Fourteen-year-old Consuelo and the famo... MoreThe Story of Captain Nemo

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4th August 2011

When Marlana Pulled a Thread

This is the first-ever children's book from bestselling author Dave Eggers. Marlana is a girl. One day, she sees a stran... MoreWhen Marlana Pulled a Thread

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26th November 2015

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray

One of Publishers Weekly's Best Picture Books of 2015. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the world. I... MoreThis Bridge Will Not Be Gray

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6th October 2017

Her Right Foot

"A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best." – Entertainment WeeklyIf you had to name a statue, any statue, ... MoreHer Right Foot

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13th March 2018

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray: Revised edition with updated back matter

In this delightfully original take on nonfiction, bestselling author Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architec... MoreThis Bridge Will Not Be Gray: Revised edition with updated back matter

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11th September 2018

What Can a Citizen Do?

"[This] charming book provides examples and sends the message that citizens aren't born but are made by actions taken to... MoreWhat Can a Citizen Do?

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1st April 2019

Tomorrow Most Likely

Rather than focusing on going to bed-and what kid wants to think about going to bed?-this book explores all of the dream... MoreTomorrow Most Likely

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30th May 2019

Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up

Abner and Ian are stuck sideways on the pages of their debut picture book. They can't start the story like this! Ian is ... MoreAbner & Ian Get Right-Side Up

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5th November 2019

Most of the Better Natural Things in the World

A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, colo... MoreMost of the Better Natural Things in the World

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  • The Story of Captain Nemo

    The Story of Captain Nemo

    by Laus

    So well written, retelling an underwater story making it into a children's book.
    I'd say this book is more suitable for 8/10+ and there were parts I ...

  • The Lifters

    The Lifters

    I read this because I love Dave Eggers, but I have to say I was a little disappointed.  This is a fun adventure story, but there are some somewhat hea...

  • The Lifters

    The Lifters

    I enjoyed this book. It has 113 chapters but they are all short. 
    Gran (short for Granite) move to a new town miles away as his Dad needs a new job. ...

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