Nell Branum
Children’s Author
Discovering the Past
as a Present to the Future
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Nell Branum is a former elementary school librarian and the daughter of both a World War II paratrooper and a real-life Rosie the Riveter.
So when her love for kids and books meets her love for history, and you mix it all up with a heart for adventure and stories, look what happens . . .
YOU get to explore the days of World War II through fiction and nonfiction!
Heroes on the Home Front Mystery 1
Can Riley and Marcus prove who stole the antique artifact from the museum in time to keep the wrong person from being arrested? Get acquainted with Rosie the Riveter and find how God helps us through hard times. Ages 8-12.
Heroes on the Home Front Mystery 2
Can Riley and Noah figure out who is sabotaging the POW reunion and salvage their chances for adopting the perfect pooch? Find out about Prisoners of War who were in America and how God helps us to be kind and compassionate. Ages 8-12.
Heroes on the Home Front Mystery 3
Can Riley and Noah discover who is behind the strange treasure hunt and find the treasure in time to solve their family’s money troubles? Find out about generous towns who mega-supported the troops and how God equips each of us to do His work. Ages 8-12.
Rosie the Riveter - A to Z!
An illustrated informational text about all things Rosie and the World War II home front. Packed with facts and presented in alphabet format with Louise Barbour’s charming illustrations, this award-winning book was written by Nell and her Rosie mom, who made B-29 airplanes. Ages 6-12.
Meet a WWII Paratrooper!
True stories from a World War II paratrooper, otherwise known as Nell’s dad. Complete with photos, facts, and memorabilia, this award-winning nonfiction book will help you ride along for the eyewitness accounts of Operation Dragoon, the southern France invasion of August 1944. Ages 8-12.
