| Ellen Raskin |
The Westing Game (age 10+) humor , mystery |
| Wilson Rawls |
Where the Red Fern Grows (age 9-12) tragedy , adventure , animals , illness/loss |
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Summer of the Monkeys (age 10+) historical , animals | |
| Philip Reeve |
Larklight: Or the Revenge of the White Spiders! Or to Saturns Rings and Back! a Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space (age 10+) in: The Larklight Series science fiction , action , adventure |
| Randall Reinstedt |
One-Eyed Charley, the California Whip (age 9-12) historical |
| Kathryn Reiss |
The Strange Case of Baby H (age 9-12) in: American Girl History Mysteries historical , mystery |
| Seymour Reit |
Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution (age 9-12) war , historical , action , adventure |
| Ann Rinaldi |
Amelia's War (age 10+) war , family , historical |
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My Heart is on the Ground: the Diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux Girl, Carlisle Indian School, Pennsylvania, 1880 (age 8-11) in: Dear America Series war , identity , letters/journal , historical | |
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The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce: a Pilgrim Boy, Plymouth 1620 (age 8-11) in: My Name Is America Series war , identity , letters/journal , historical | |
| Rick Riordan |
The Lightning Thief (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure |
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The Sea of Monsters (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Titan's Curse (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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the Battle of the Labyrinth (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Last Olympian (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Demigod Files (age 10+) in: Percy Jackson and the Olympians action , folklore , fantasy , adventure | |
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The Maze of Bones (age 9-12) in: The 39 Clues historical , action , adventure , mystery | |
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Vespers Rising (age 9-12) in: The 39 Clues historical , action , adventure , mystery | |
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The Red Pyramid (age 10+) sequel to: The Kane Chronicles fantasy , adventure , action | |
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The Throne of Fire (age 10+) sequel to: The Kane Chronicles fantasy , adventure , action | |
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The Lost Hero (age 10+) sequel to: Heros of Olympus Series folklore , fantasy , adventure , action | |
| Trina Robbins |
Freedom Songs: A Tale of the Underground Railroad (age 8-11) historical , comics |
| Willo Davis Roberts |
The Girl With the Silver Eyes (age 9-12) brilliant protagonist , science fiction |
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More Minden Curses (age 9-12) sequel to: The Minden Curse mystery | |
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Scared Stiff (age 9-12) family , mystery | |
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Megan's Island (age 9-12) family , mystery | |
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To Grandmother's House We Go (age 9-12) family , mystery | |
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The Absolutely True Story ... How I Visited Yellowstone park With the Terrible Rupes (age 9-12) humor , mystery | |
| Keith Robertson |
Henry Reed's Think Tank (age 9-12) in: Henry Reed Adventures realistic , adventure , humor , enterprise |
| Barbara Robinson |
The Best School Year Ever (age 8-11) humor , school |
| Nancy K. Robinson |
Angela, Private Citizen (age 8-11) family |
| Thomas Rockwell |
How to Eat Fried Worms (age 8-11) realistic , friendship , school , humor |
| Emily Rodda |
Rowan of Rin (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons |
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Rowan and the Ice Creepers (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Travelers (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Rowan and the Zebak (age 8-11) in: The Rowan Series magic , fantasy , adventure , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Charm Bracelet (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Flower Fairies (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Third Wish (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Last Fairy-Apple Tree (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Magic Key (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Unicorn (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Star Cloak (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Water Sprites (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Rainbow Wand (age 7-10) in: Fairy Realm Series magic , adventure , fantasy | |
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The Forests of Silence (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Lake of Tears (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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City of the Rats (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Shifting Sands (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Dread Mountain (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Maze of the Beast (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Valley of the Lost (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Return to Del (age 8-11) in: Deltora Quest Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Cavern of the Fear (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Isle of Illusion (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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The Shadowlands (age 9-12) in: Deltora Shadowlands Series adventure , fantasy , magic | |
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Dragons Nest (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Shadowgate (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Sister of the South (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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Isle of the Dead (age 9-12) in: Dragons of Deltora Series adventure , fantasy , knights/castles/dragons | |
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The Key to Rondo (age 8-11) in: The Rondo Series action , adventure , fantasy , magic | |
| Mary Rodgers |
A Billion for Boris (age 9-12) sequel to: Freaky Friday identity , humor , adventure , family |
| Michael Rosen |
A Thanksgiving Wish (age 7-10) family , traditions |
| J. K. Rowling |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (age 9-12) in: The Harry Potter Series fantasy , adventure , family , school , magic | |
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Quidditch Through the Ages (age 9-12) fantasy , sports , magic | |
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (age 9-12) fantasy , animals , magic | |
| Ron Roy |
The Absent Author (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery |
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The Bald Bandit (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Canary Caper (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Deadly Dungeon (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Empty Envelope (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Goose's Gold (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Haunted Hotel (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Jaguar's Jewel (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Kidnapped King (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Lucky Lottery (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Quicksand Question (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Runaway Racehorse (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The School Skeleton (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Talking T. Rex (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Unwilling Umpire (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Vampire's Vacation (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The White Wolf (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The X'ed-out X-ray (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Yellow Yacht (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
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The Zombie Zone (age 7-10) in: A-Z Mysteries mystery | |
| Pam Munoz Ryan |
Esperanza Rising (age 10+) identity , historical , family |
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Paint the Wind (age 9-12) family , animals , illness/loss , growing up | |
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Becoming Naomi Le n (age 8-11) identity , family | |
| Cynthia Rylant |
The Van Gogh Cafe (age 8-11) fantasy , magic |
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Missing May (age 10+) tragedy , illness/loss , family | |
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The Islander: a Novel (age 10+) growing up , fantasy , family | |
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In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship | |
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Special Gifts (age 7-10) in: The Cobble Street Cousins Series friendship |