Books Like Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living
Families who loved Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living by Rebecca Rupp 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 Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living by Rebecca Rupp 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 expressing vocal resentment or deep-seated frustration regarding a divorce or the introduction of new partners. It is a perfect choice for the pre-teen who uses sarcasm as a shield and is struggling to reconcile the reality of two separate, evolving households. The story follows ten-year-old Sarah Simpson, a list-maker who maintains a set of strict rules to protect herself from the disappointment of her parents' new lives. As she navigates a school play and new friendships, she begins to see that her parents' new partners are not the villains she imagined. This book is developmentally perfect for ages 9 to 12, offering a humorous yet deeply honest look at the messy process of accepting a blended family. It validates a child's right to be angry while gently nudging them toward the realization that change, while difficult, does not mean the end of love.
