Families who loved Lost in Cyberspace by Richard Peck 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 middle-schooler is navigating the social hierarchy of a new school or feeling the quiet tension of a changing family dynamic at home. In this clever sci-fi adventure, sixth-grader Josh Lewis is balancing the complexities of his parents' separation with the high-pressure environment of an elite New York prep school. When his tech-savvy friend Aaron accidentally opens a portal through time using the school's computer lab, the boys find themselves managing unexpected visitors from the past. While the time-travel premise provides plenty of humor and excitement, the heart of the story lies in Josh's personal growth. It is a lighthearted yet meaningful read that validates the feelings of children in blended or changing families while offering a fast-paced escape into historical mystery and coding-gone-wrong.