Books Like The Lost Language
Families who loved The Lost Language by Claudia Mills 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 The Lost Language by Claudia Mills 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 feeling the sting of a best friend drifting away or finding new interests that they do not share. It is a perfect fit for the middle grade transition where childhood 'secret worlds' begin to collide with the pressure to fit in at school. The story follows Betsy and her best friend, Maya, who have shared a private, invented language for years. As Maya starts wanting to be 'normal' and hang out with the cool girls, Betsy is left clinging to their unique bond. It gently explores themes of loyalty, the fear of being left behind, and the courage it takes to be your authentic self. It is a deeply relatable, age-appropriate look at the evolving nature of pre-teen friendships.
