Families who loved Paper Chains by Elaine Vickers 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 facing a major transition, such as starting middle school or feeling the distance of a growing friendship. It is a dual perspective story about Ana and Katie, two best friends who feel like they are drifting apart as they enter different worlds. The book gently explores themes of adoption, secret family history, and the anxiety of social change. It is ideal for ages 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how it validates the intense emotions of pre-adolescence while providing a hopeful roadmap for maintaining deep connections through honesty and creativity.