Kathleen Ernst is an American author of historical fiction and mystery novels. She writes the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries series and the American Girls: Caroline series. Kathleen was born in Pennsylvania, but grew up in Maryland. She was always surrounded by books, having a librarian for a mother and a father who was an avid reader. Kathleen wrote historical fiction as a hobby, and completed her first novel at 15 (though didn’t get a book deal until 20 years later). She attended West Virginia University, majoring in Forestry, but also took a lot of creative writing and history classes. While working in public television, she began writing American Girl novels in her spare time. From there, she began writing her own novels as well. Kathleen enjoys travelling, cooking, any kind of handwork, trying out new skills, and reading. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Scott.
Kathleen Ernst made her debut as an author in 1996 with the novel The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry. Below is a list of Kathleen Ernst’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Chloe Ellefson Books
Publication Order of Hanneke Bauer Books
Publication Order of White Mane Kids Books
Publication Order of American Girl Mysteries Books
Publication Order of American Girls: Caroline Books
Publication Order of American Girl: Beforever Journey Books
Publication Order of American Girl: History Mysteries Books
(with Megan McDonald)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Kathleen Ernst Synopsis: Hearts of Stone is a standalone historical title by Kathleen Ernst. When her father goes off to join the Union Army, 14-year-old Hannah fears her family will be torn apart by the Civil War. But nothing prepares her for her mother’s sudden passing. Hannah now finds herself responsible for keeping the young family together in a world where even her best friend, Ben, sympathizes with the Confederacy. On a long and dangerous journey from Cumberland Mountain to Nashville, Tennessee, in search of their only living relative, Hannah and her brother and sisters come to realize the true meaning of family and hope.
