While she is best known for her dystopian novel "The Giver," she has also written a wide range of other books including:
* Historical fiction: "Number the Stars," "The Voice of the Whales," "The Willows"
* Fantasy: "Anastasia Krupnik" series, "The Popularity Papers" series
* Contemporary realistic fiction: "Gossamer," "Stay," "The Road to Terabithia" (co-authored with Katherine Paterson)
Her writing often explores themes of family, friendship, identity, loss, and the importance of empathy.