Books Like Pictures, 1918
Families who loved Pictures, 1918 by Jeanette Ingold 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 Pictures, 1918 by Jeanette Ingold 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 teenager is struggling to find their own creative voice while balancing heavy family responsibilities or global anxieties. Set against the backdrop of 1918 Texas, the story follows fifteen-year-old Asia as she navigates the dual pressures of the Great War and the burgeoning Spanish Flu pandemic. Through her lens, quite literally, as she pursues a passion for photography, she learns to see the world with a new perspective. This historical novel is perfect for ages 12 to 16, offering a grounded look at resilience and self-discovery. It normalizes the feeling of being stuck in a small town while your mind is exploring bigger horizons. Parents will appreciate how the book handles historical hardships with a secular, realistic tone, emphasizing that even in dark times, finding a personal spark of creativity can be a vital act of survival.
