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Families who loved Anastasia's Chosen Career by Lois Lowry 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 Anastasia's Chosen Career by Lois Lowry 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 middle-schooler is feeling particularly 'lanky' or awkward, or when they start expressing interest in glamour and careers that seem out of reach. It is a perfect tonic for the self-consciousness that often hits around age 11 or 12. Anastasia Krupnick, now thirteen, decides to tackle her insecurities by enrolling in a modeling school during her school vacation. The story is a humorous, grounded exploration of identity and self-image. Rather than a superficial makeover tale, it is about a young girl discovering that her 'flaws' (like her height) can be assets, and that professional life requires more character than she expected. It normalizes the transition from childhood to adolescence with wit and wisdom, making it an excellent choice for building genuine self-esteem without being preachy.
