Books Like Nine-Tail Trouble
Families who loved Nine-Tail Trouble by Jorge Aguirre 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 Nine-Tail Trouble by Jorge Aguirre 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 feeling the weight of high expectations or struggling to navigate the complexities of a changing family dynamic. It is particularly resonant for children balancing multiple cultural identities who feel they must be perfect to please everyone. This graphic novel follows Takashi, a boy dealing with his parents' divorce and the pressure to excel, who mistakenly summons a mischievous Kitsune to solve his problems. While the story is packed with humor and supernatural battles, it deeply explores themes of accountability and self-acceptance. Parents will appreciate how it uses folklore to mirror the internal chaos of pre-teen life, making heavy topics like divorce and identity feel manageable and adventurous. It is an excellent choice for ages 8 to 12, offering a hopeful resolution that emphasizes the importance of true friendship and being honest about one's struggles.
