Books Like Bounce
Families who loved Bounce by Natasha Friend 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 Bounce by Natasha Friend 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 is struggling to navigate the chaotic upheaval of a blended family or a major move. It is particularly resonant for preteens who feel their voices are being lost in the noise of adult decisions. The story follows thirteen-year-old Evyn as she is uprooted from her quiet life in Maine to join a boisterous, eight-child household in Boston. Natasha Friend captures the raw, messy reality of resentment and grief without sugarcoating the experience. This is a realistic look at the transition from 'me' to 'we' that provides comfort to children feeling displaced. It validates the anger that often accompanies life changes while showing that belonging is a slow, earned process. Parents will appreciate the honest portrayal of sibling rivalry and the complex emotions surrounding a parent's remarriage.
