Books Like Chasing Redbird
Families who loved Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech 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 Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech 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 hidden guilt, the weight of 'what-if' scenarios, or the quiet isolation of feeling overlooked in a busy family. Zinny Taylor is a middle child in a crowded Kentucky household who carries a secret burden: she blames herself for the childhood death of her cousin. When a fresh tragedy strikes, she channeled her grief into the physical labor of clearing an ancient, overgrown trail, discovering that healing is a journey one must sometimes walk alone before they can rejoin the group. This story is a masterclass in realistic emotional processing for the 9 to 14 age range. It explores how children internalize responsibility for events beyond their control and the ways nature can serve as a sanctuary for the restless mind. Parents will appreciate the book's grounded, rural setting and its respectful treatment of a young person's need for autonomy and space to heal. It is a poignant choice for any child experiencing loss or struggling to find their unique voice within a large, loud family.
