Books Like Margaret's Move
Families who loved Margaret's Move by Berniece Rabe 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 Margaret's Move by Berniece Rabe 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 their own dreams are being sidelined to accommodate a sibling's health or special needs. It addresses the quiet resentment that can build when a family must make major sacrifices for one member, helping children feel seen in their frustration without feeling guilty for it. Set in the post-Depression era, the story follows Margaret as her family moves from Missouri to Michigan so her younger brother, who has a physical disability, can receive better medical care. Margaret struggles with the loss of her home and the feeling that her brother, Rosie, is the only one who matters. It is a realistic, historically rich look at family dynamics, sacrifice, and the eventual realization that everyone in a family has a role to play. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this book provides a safe space to discuss the complex mix of love and bitterness that often exists in sibling relationships.
