Books for Parent Deployment for Ages 12–18

Having a parent deployed or away for extended periods as a teenager means shouldering adult responsibilities while processing feelings you may not want to admit to. These 146 books understand that particular tension, and they don't pretend it's simple.

146 books

American Road Trip

Patrick Flores-Scott

Teodoro’s world shifts when his brother returns from Iraq, forcing his family to face new, difficult realities during an

Ages 14–18

The Wings of Destiny

Molly Odegard Nikolic

For the child feeling the weight of big world changes or missing a sibling who is far from home.

Ages 8–12