Books Like Protecting Marie
Families who loved Protecting Marie by Kevin Henkes 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 Protecting Marie by Kevin Henkes 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 navigating a complex relationship with a volatile or perfectionistic adult and needs to feel seen in their quiet anxieties. Twelve-year-old Fanny struggles with the unpredictable moods of her father, a brilliant but temperamental artist who previously gave away her first dog in a moment of frustration. When he brings home a new puppy, Marie, Fanny is caught between her deep love for the dog and a paralyzing fear that her father will take her away too. This nuanced story explores the delicate balance of family loyalty, the weight of past hurts, and the courage it takes to trust again. It is an ideal choice for middle schoolers who are beginning to see their parents as flawed, complicated human beings rather than just authority figures.
