Books Like Becoming Felix
Families who loved Becoming Felix by Nancy Hope Wilson 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 Becoming Felix by Nancy Hope Wilson 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 begins to feel the heavy weight of family expectations or struggles with the guilt of pursuing their own dreams while others are suffering. Becoming Felix is a tender, grounded story about twelve year old JJ, a boy living on a struggling Massachusetts dairy farm. As the farm faces financial ruin, JJ feels he must sacrifice his passion for the clarinet and his burgeoning friendship with a new classmate to save his family. This book beautifully explores the tension between personal identity and communal duty, making it a perfect choice for middle grade readers navigating the complexities of growing up and the realization that their parents are vulnerable. It is a realistic, compassionate look at financial hardship and the power of finding one's own voice amidst chaos.
