Families who loved Moving Up: How to Ace Secondary School by Christian Foley 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 standing on the precipice of secondary school and feeling the weight of the unknown. It is designed for those late summer months or the first shaky weeks of Year 7 when the transition from being the oldest in primary to the youngest in a massive new environment feels overwhelming. Through rhythmic and relatable poetry, Christian Foley addresses everything from the practicalities of homework and exams to the emotional complexities of changing friendships and finding ones identity. It is a gentle, secular guide that validates the pre-teen experience. Parents will appreciate how it uses the accessibility of verse to break down big, scary concepts into manageable, conversational pieces. It is a perfect tool for opening a dialogue about growing up and building the resilience needed for the next chapter of their education.
