Books Like Frankenlouse
Families who loved Frankenlouse by Mary James 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 Frankenlouse by Mary James 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 the weight of your expectations or struggles to express a part of themselves that doesn't fit the family mold. Nick is a creative soul living at a strict military academy where his father is the commanding officer. While his father wants a soldier, Nick finds his voice through 'Frankenlouse,' a comic strip about the very lice he's supposed to be exterminating. It is a quirky, poignant look at the tension between military-style discipline and the messy, beautiful world of art. This story is ideal for middle-graders navigating their own identities. It offers a safe space to explore the fear of disappointing a parent and the courage required to be authentic. Though it features some eccentric humor, the core is a relatable, emotional journey about finding common ground when two people see the world in fundamentally different ways.
