Books Like Bluffton: My Summers with Buster
Families who loved Bluffton: My Summers with Buster by Matt Phelan 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 Bluffton: My Summers with Buster by Matt Phelan 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 feels a restless sense of boredom or wonders if their own life is too small compared to the exciting worlds they see on screens. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel follows Henry, a young boy in 1908 Michigan, as he befriends a troupe of vaudeville performers who spend their summers in his sleepy town. Through his friendship with a young Buster Keaton, Henry grapples with the realization that while some people are born with extraordinary talents, finding one's own place in the world is its own kind of adventure. The story handles themes of jealousy and the bittersweet nature of seasonal friendships with a gentle, nostalgic touch. It is perfectly suited for children aged 9 to 13 who are beginning to navigate the complexities of identity and social comparison. Parents will appreciate the historical detail and the way it validates the quiet, ordinary moments of childhood as being just as meaningful as the spotlight.
