Families who loved Beauty Shop For Rent...fully equipped, inquire within by Laura Bowers 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 feels like they do not fit the mold of their own family or is struggling to find where they belong. Abbey is a fourteen-year-old girl who often feels invisible and out of place, especially compared to her glamorous, distant mother. When she is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in a small town, she discovers a community of unique women at the local beauty shop who help her find her own voice and confidence. It is a quirky, humorous story that addresses heavy themes like family secrets and abandonment with a light touch. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy mentorship and the idea that family is not just who you are born to, but who shows up for you. It is a perfect choice for kids aged 11 to 14 who are navigating the transition from childhood to independence.
