Books Like Always There
Families who loved Always There by Lauren Brooke often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Always There by Lauren Brooke often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, such as graduating middle school or moving, and feels torn between their future goals and their current responsibilities. Always There is the final chapter of the Heartland series, following Amy as she prepares for college while struggling to let go of the horse sanctuary that has defined her life since her mother's death. It addresses the heavy weight of family legacy and the anxiety of being replaced by those we love. Parents will appreciate how the story validates the 'messy' side of growing up: the guilt of moving on and the fear of change. It is emotionally mature yet remains appropriate for upper elementary and middle school readers. It offers a gentle bridge for discussing how we carry our loved ones with us even when we start a new chapter on our own.
