Tracy Barrett

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Recent books


For purchasing information, click on a jacket!


The 100-Year-Old Secret
Book 1 of
"The Sherlock Files"
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
Also available for download
(Random House) and as an audiobook

On Etruscan Time (sequel to Cold in Summer)
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

The Ancient Greek World, in Oxford University Press's "World in Ancient Times" series

Cold in Summer, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

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Tracy Barrett


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I hope you'll enjoy finding out about me and my work. I've written fourteen books for young readers (and one for adults). To read some reviews, click on a purple title in the right-hand column. For descriptions and other information, click on Find a Book. Learn more about me on the Bio page, and about my writing (including FAQs and a list of my works for young readers) by clicking on Writing. For ordering information click on the jacket of the book that interests you (on any page).

I love hearing from my readers, and especially enjoy meeting you in person at school and library visits. You can reach me by clicking "E-mail me" on the right, or at tracytbarrett@yahoo.com. I promise to write back! If you write me by surface mail and want a reply, you MUST include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. My address is P.O. Box 120061, Nashville, TN, 37212.


Workshops and other presentations:
August 1-4
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators annual fall conference, Los Angeles, CA

August 17
Panelist, Killer Nashville conference, Franklin, TN

September 7, 6:00 p.m.
Booksigning, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Nashville, TN

September 20-21
Annual conference, SCBWI-Midsouth, Nashville, TN

September 27
Tri-State Book Expo, Washington Square Mall, Evansville, IN

October 7
Eakin Primary School, Shelbyville, TN

October 11
Panelist, Southern Festival of Books, Nashville, TN. And be sure to visit SCBWI-Midsouth's booth at the Festival, October 10-12!







Last updated 08/20/08


Click on a title to read reviews!

Fiction for young readers
The 100-Year-Old Secret
Book I in The Sherlock Files
On Etruscan Time
Will Hector be able to right an ancient wrong?
Cold in Summer
Is helping a mysterious new friend worth the risk?
Anna of Byzantium
Intrigue in the world of medieval Byzantium
Nonfiction for young readers
The Ancient Chinese World
The civilization of ancient China for middle-school readers
The Ancient Greek World
The civilization of ancient Greece for middle-school readers
Growing Up in Colonial America
Childhood in the American colonies
Virginia Tennessee Kentucky
Explore these southeastern states
Kidding Around Nashville
Find your way around Music City, U.S.A.



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