Books Like Taking the Blame
Families who loved Taking the Blame by Louie Stowell 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 Taking the Blame by Louie Stowell 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 like they are being blamed for things they did not do, or when they are struggling with the sting of a best friend making a new friend. This story provides a perfect entry point for kids who feel like they have a reputation for trouble and do not know how to change it. Through the lens of a snarky, diary-writing Norse god trapped in the body of an eleven-year-old, the book explores complex social dynamics like jealousy and the slow process of building trust. It is highly approachable for reluctant readers due to its doodle-heavy, graphic novel format. While the tone is humorous and irreverent, it offers genuine insight into accountability and the frustration of social exclusion for children aged 8 to 12.
