Families who loved Dawn: Diary Two 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.
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is mourning the loss of a close friendship or struggling to find their footing in a changing family environment. Part of the Baby-sitters Club California Diaries series, this story explores the internal life of Dawn Schafer as she navigates her parents' divorce and the painful distance growing between her and her lifelong best friend, Sunny. It is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the transitional years of early adolescence, focusing on the feelings of isolation and the search for identity. Parents will find this an excellent resource for validating a child's feelings of loneliness during social shifts. The diary format makes the complex emotions of a thirteen-year-old accessible and manageable for readers aged 10 to 14.