Books Like Crossing Over
Families who loved Crossing Over by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel 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 Crossing Over by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel 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 if your middle schooler is grappling with the desire to fit in while managing a talent or hobby that makes them feel like an outsider. It is a perfect choice for children who feel embarrassed by their parents or who are nervous about the social pressures of an overnight school trip. The story follows Kat, a girl who can see ghosts, as she travels to Montreal for an eighth-grade trip while her quirky medium mother chaperones. Through humorous and supernatural encounters, the book explores themes of self-confidence, identity, and the importance of staying true to oneself even when peers are watching. It is developmentally ideal for ages 9 to 12, offering a safe, secular way to discuss navigating social anxiety and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships during the pre-teen years.
