Books Like I Never Wanted to be Famous
Families who loved I Never Wanted to be Famous by Eth Clifford 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 I Never Wanted to be Famous by Eth Clifford 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 weighed down by the 'gold star' syndrome or struggles with a parent who pushes them into the spotlight. It is an ideal choice for the student who feels like their private achievements are being co-opted for social status, or for the quiet child who is currently navigating an unexpected wave of peer attention. Thirteen-year-old Goody finds himself an accidental hero after saving a choking baby, but the real challenge begins when his ambitious mother tries to turn his deed into a ticket to fame. Eth Clifford uses wit and warmth to explore the tension between a child's desire for a normal life and the external pressure to be 'special.' It is a funny, grounded story that validates a child's right to their own identity and privacy.
