Families who loved Best Kept Secret by Ann M. Martin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
This third book in a beloved series introduces Francie, Dana's seven-year-old daughter, living in Princeton in the late 1970s. Francie carries a heavy secret: she has dyslexia, and the fear of discovery impacts her school life and self-perception. The narrative delves into her internal struggles and external family challenges, including her parents' divorce and a significant event involving child abduction. It's a poignant story about a child navigating a learning disability, family upheaval, and the courage to be vulnerable, set against a historical backdrop.