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Daughters
of the Desert
Claire’s
newest book
Co-authors: Claire Rudolf Murphy, Mary Cronk Farrell,
Sarah Conover & Betsy Wharton
Set in the Holy Lands, Daughters of the Desert, is
about ancient women--daring, thoughtful, and wise--who
played exciting roles in the early days of Judaism,
Christianity and Islam.
ISBN
1-893361-72-1
Skylight Paths Publishing
1-800-962-4544
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Free
Radical
novel for ages 10 and up, Clarion Books
Luke McHenry can’t wait for his all-star baseball
summer until his mother’s dark secret from her
college years explodes his world.
"A well written compelling
story of guilt, justice, identity, forgiveness, coming
of age and coming to terms. . . An excellent angle on
the Vietnam War and its legacy."
- Kirkus
Review
Houghton
Mifflin Publishers, 800-225-3362
ISBN 0618111344
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A
Child's Alaska
Photos by Charles Mason
" Following the seasons
from one winter to the next. Murphy touches on climate,
wildlife, and typical activities of Alaskan children.
This will make an excellent source for units on Alaska."
- starred
review Booklist
Alaska Northwest Books, 48 pages, 40 color photos, 20
color illustrations, 1 color map, glossary
Graphic
Arts Publishing, 800-452-3032
ISBN 0-88240-457-1
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The
Prince and The Salmon People
illustrated by Duane Pasco
This retelling of a traditional Tsimshian Indian legend
reveals the story of the chief’s son who travels
under the ocean to find the salmon who have disappeared.
"Intriguing blend of Native
American legend, art, and historical photographs relates
a traditional tale with a message for today."
- Publishers
Weekly
Reissued by Eastern Washington University Press, fall
2002, study guide available.
• Notable Children’s Trade Book in Social Studies
EWU
Press, 800-508-9095 or
UW Press, 800-441-4115
ISBN 0-910055-83-1
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Caribou
Girl
illustrated by Linda Russell
"The story of a traditional
Inuit girl who embarks on a journey to find the caribou
that have disappeared from her tundra home. Meticulously
researched ...handsome illustrations... with their layers
of superimposed dreams and mythical symbols...compelling."
- Kirkus
Reviews
Illustrated picture book, age preschool and up, author's
note on Inuit people and caribou.
National Book Network, 800-462-6420
ISBN 1-57098-145-0
New animated video available @ npg@mosquitonet.com
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Gold
Star Sister
novel for ages 10 and up
While coming to terms with her grandmother's devastating
illness, Carrie O’Leary uncovers a family secret
about a great uncle who died mysteriously fighting in
Alaska during World War II.
"Murphy's finely crafted
depiction of parent-child relationships makes the novel
a good family story. A poignant novel."
- starred
review Booklist
• Notable Children’s Trade Book in Social Studies
• Child’s Study Committee Children’s Book of the Year
Contact author for copies
mail@clairerudolfmurphy.com
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Children
of the Gold Rush
co-author Jane G. Haigh
"Features children’s
stories from the exciting Alaska and Yukon gold rushes
of one hundred years ago. A colorful, album like mélange
that reflects the diversity of the children's lives"
- starred
review School Library Journal
For ages eight and up, 48 pages, maps, photos, glossary,
study guide available
• American Booksellers Pick of the List
• Willa Cather award - best juvenile nonfiction book of the West
Graphic
Arts Publishing, 800-452-3032
ISBN 0882405489
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Gold
Rush Dogs
co-author Jane G. Haigh
True stories of dogs from the Alaska and Yukon gold rushes
of one hundred years ago, featuring Balto, Togo, Baldy,
Faust, Nero, Patsy Anne and others,
"These stories of triumph,
tragedy, hard work, and hard luck create a vibrant and
multilayered picture of early Alaska and of American
society in the 1890's."
- starred
review School Library Journal
Alaska Northwest Books, ages ten and up, 96 pages, photos,
maps, study guide available.
• Notable Children’s Trade Book in Social Studies
• New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
• The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Henry
Bergh Children's Book Award winner
Graphic
Arts Publishing, 800-452-3032
ISBN 0-88240-534-9
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 Gold
Rush Winter
illustrated by Richard Waldrep,
Golden Books, Road to Reading, Mile 4, ages 7-8
Klondy hasn’t seen her papa since he left to look
for gold when she was a baby. She and her mama are finally
joining him in Alaska. What will her new life be like?
Will her papa have time for her?
Random
House Children's Books, 800-733-3000
ISBN 0307264130
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Gold
Rush Women
co-author Jane G. Haigh
Twenty-three profiles of women and girls in the northern
gold rushes of one hundred years ago.
"These stories of triumph,
tragedy, hard work, and hard luck create a vibrant and
multilayered picture of early Alaska and of American
society in the 1890's."
- starred
review School Library Journal
Alaska Northwest Books, ages ten and up, 96 pages, photos,
maps, study guide available.
Graphic
Arts Publishing 800-452-3032
ISBN 0-88240-484-9
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To
the Summit
Sarah and her father are atttempting to climg Mount McKinley,
the tallest mountain in North America. Can they help
each other succeed?
Novel for ages ten and up.
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Finalist
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Friendship
Across Arctic Waters
photographs by Charles Mason
Photo essay, 48 pages, map, ages 8-12
Alaskan Cub Scouts meet their Arctic neighbors in the
Russian Far East on a friendship exchange.
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