Fiction:
* The Children of the Stone (1989) - A historical fiction novel about the lives of children in a village near Auschwitz during World War II.
* The Breadwinner (1995) - A novel set in war-torn Afghanistan, focusing on a young girl who has to dress as a boy to support her family.
* The War Within (2000) - A historical fiction novel about a young girl who is forced to leave her home in wartime Poland.
* The Piper (2001) - A novel set in the 1970s, exploring the themes of family, identity, and belonging.
* The Ghost of the Lagoon (2004) - A fantasy novel about a boy who discovers a magical lagoon.
* The Butterfly (2007) - A novel set in the 1950s, about a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt in a small town.
* The Boy in the Drawer (2010) - A historical fiction novel set in the 1960s, about a young boy who is hidden in a drawer by his mother to protect him from harm.
* The Night Diary (2016) - A historical fiction novel about a young girl who lives in a Jewish ghetto in Nazi-occupied Poland.
Nonfiction:
* The Butterfly Book (2007) - A book about butterflies and their life cycle.
* The War Diary (2008) - A collection of diary entries from children who lived through World War II.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of Carol Matas's most popular and acclaimed works. She is a prolific writer and has published many other books for children and young adults.
You can find more information about Carol Matas and her books on her website or on Goodreads.