Paul Fleischman

  • 19

    Catalog books

  • 35

    Works

  • 1995 to 2014

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Paul Fleischman writes with a direct, intimate voice that puts readers inside morally charged moments. In A Fate Totally Worse Than Death, A he blends dark humor and moral dilemma to explore choices and consequences, crafting a compact, character-driven story that lingers after the last page.

In Cultivating Inner Peace Fleischman shifts to patient reflection, tracing practices and perspectives that steady attention and ease reactivity. The book offers practical passages and contemplative scenes, inviting readers to slow down and notice the small habits that shape daily calm and ethical living.

Best Place To Start

Cultivating Inner Peace

Putnam Pub Group • 1997 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Playful, voice-driven storytelling • Character-focused narratives • Short, accessible works

Genres and themes: Contemporary fiction • Young adult concerns • Humor and introspection

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who like character-led, witty stories that mix everyday dilemmas with thoughtful moments.

Start with a single short novel to sample the tone and pace before exploring longer works.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Cultivating Inner Peace

    Putnam Pub Group • 1997 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 299 pages.

  2. A Fate Totally Worse Than Death, A

    Candlewick Pr • 1995 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Lost! A Story in String [Hardcover] by Fleischman, Paul; Mordan, C. B

    Henry Holt & Co • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 32 pages.

  4. The Mind's Eye

    Henry Holt & Co • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 108 pages.

  5. A Fate Totally Worse Than Death

    Walker Books Ltd. • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 110 pages.

  6. Eyes Wide Open

    Candlewick Press • 2014 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2014 • 208 pages.

  7. Dunderheads

    Candlewick Press • 2012 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2012 • 56 pages.

  8. The Dunderheads

    Candlewick Press • 2009 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2009 • 54 pages.

  9. Bull Run

    Harpercollins Childrens Books • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 128 pages.

  10. The Birthday Tree

    Candlewick • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 40 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • A Fate Totally Worse Than Death, A is the easier short commitment, while Cultivating Inner Peace asks for more reading time up front.
  • A Fate Totally Worse Than Death, A gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Cultivating Inner Peace leans later in the catalog.
  • Lost! A Story in String [Hardcover] by Fleischman, Paul; Mordan, C. B is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Cultivating Inner Peace.

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