Books Like Now
Families who loved Now by Morris Gleitzman 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 Now by Morris Gleitzman 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 ready to bridge the gap between historical tragedy and contemporary courage. It is an ideal choice for middle schoolers grappling with the idea that the past is never truly gone, but rather lives on through the people we love. This story follows young Zelda as she helps her grandfather, Felix, navigate a terrifying Australian bushfire, while Felix confronts traumatic memories of his childhood as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi occupied Poland. It is a profound meditation on how families carry legacies of pain and resilience, offering a pathway for parents to discuss survival, aging, and the enduring power of hope. While the subject matter is intense, the deep bond between grandfather and granddaughter provides a safe emotional anchor for young readers.
