Books Like Half Moon Summer
Families who loved Half Moon Summer by Elaine Vickers 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 Half Moon Summer by Elaine Vickers 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 preteen is navigating a season of quiet change, struggling with family secrets, or trying to find their footing in a new social environment. It is a beautiful resource for children who feel the pressure of high expectations or those who are learning that friendship is about showing up even when things get messy. The story follows two neighbors, Drew and Mia, during a transformative Utah summer. Through alternating perspectives, it explores the physical challenge of training for a half-marathon alongside the emotional weight of financial instability and family illness. Parents will appreciate the gentle way it handles heavy topics like a parent's health crisis and the complexities of middle-school honesty, offering a hopeful roadmap for resilience and empathy.
