Books Like One Thing for Sure
Families who loved One Thing for Sure by David Gifaldi 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 One Thing for Sure by David Gifaldi often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent should reach for this book when their child is struggling with the social fallout and deep-seated anger caused by a parent's legal mistakes or incarceration. Dylan, a twelve-year-old boy in Oregon, finds himself trapped between the memories of the father he loved and the reality of a father who is now in prison for illegal timber cutting. The story navigates the heavy burdens of public shame and the feeling of being judged for a crime he did not commit, while also exploring the difficult path toward personal forgiveness. It is a realistic, grounded choice for middle-schoolers (ages 10 to 14) who need to see their complicated feelings of betrayal and loyalty reflected in a story. Parents will find it a valuable tool for opening honest conversations about the fact that we can love someone while being profoundly disappointed by their choices.
