Middle Grade Fiction · Ages 8–12
Sometimes the most extraordinary stories begin with the most ordinary girl.
The Sophie Simpleton Series
Three Books. One Unforgettable Girl.
Set in the early 1970's, Sophie Simpleton lives with and loves her animals, both domestic and wild, on her mountain which overlooks the ocean.
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Sophie Simpleton’s mountain is struck by a destructive cyclone. In a matter of seconds it resembles a war zone.
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Sophie Simpleton boards the Fairstar carrying a sadness she cannot escape. After losing those she loves most, the world no longer feels the same.
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Meet the Author
Hello, I'm P.G. James
Hi! I'm P.G. James — a storyteller who believes that the most extraordinary adventures happen to the most ordinary people. I write for curious kids aged 8–12 and the grown-ups who love reading alongside them.
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Bring Sophie Into the Classroom
The Sophie Simpleton series is packed with themes perfect for classroom discussion — resilience, friendship, identity, and the courage to be yourself. Download free reading guides, discussion questions, and activity sheets.
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