Books Like Hazard
Families who loved Hazard by Frances O'Roark Dowell 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 Hazard by Frances O'Roark Dowell 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 struggling with unexplainable outbursts of anger or is trying to process a family trauma that they cannot quite put into words. This verse novel follows Hazard, a middle school football player who is sidelined after an aggressive hit on the field. Through a required writing assignment with a therapist, Hazard begins to peel back the layers of his frustration, eventually revealing the deep impact of his father's combat injury and the subsequent changes to their family dynamic. It is a powerful choice for families navigating the visible and invisible scars of military service. It provides a roadmap for how to move from silence and shame toward vulnerability and healing. The novel in verse format makes it highly accessible for reluctant readers, offering a realistic look at the complicated process of making amends and finding one's voice again. It is ideally suited for children ages 9 to 12 who are navigating big emotions and life transitions.
