Books Like Bruno and the Crumhorn
Families who loved Bruno and the Crumhorn by Ursula Dubosarsky 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 Bruno and the Crumhorn by Ursula Dubosarsky 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 grappling with the acute embarrassment of being 'different' or when they feel suffocated by well-meaning but eccentric family expectations. It is a perfect choice for the middle-grade reader who feels they do not quite fit the mold of the 'cool' kid and needs to see that individuality, however strange it looks, has its own rewards. Bruno is a relatable protagonist forced by his quirky family to learn the crumhorn, an obscure and funny-looking medieval instrument. As he navigates the social nightmare of carrying a curved wooden pipe to school, the story explores themes of self-consciousness, family loyalty, and the courage it takes to be oneself. It is a lighthearted yet deeply resonant comedy of manners for ages 8 to 12, offering a humorous mirror to the very real anxieties of pre-teen social life.
