Books Like Mary Anne's Big Breakup
Families who loved Mary Anne's Big Breakup by Ann M. Martin 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 Mary Anne's Big Breakup by Ann M. Martin 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 grader is experiencing the confusing, heavy emotions of a first breakup or realizing a once-close friendship has become stifling. This story provides a gentle, age-appropriate roadmap for ending a relationship that no longer fits, emphasizing that it is okay to choose your own growth over staying in a comfortable but stagnant situation. Mary Anne Spier has been half of Mary Anne and Logan for a long time, but she begins to feel restricted by their constant togetherness. The book follows her journey as she navigates the guilt of wanting space and the eventual pain of the breakup itself. It is an excellent choice for modeling healthy boundaries and self-advocacy. While part of a series, this volume stands alone as a poignant study of personal independence and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
