Books Like Super Troop
Families who loved Super Troop by Bruce Hale 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 Super Troop by Bruce Hale 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 creative middle schooler is pushing back against authority or struggling to navigate the 'new normal' of life after a divorce. It is particularly helpful for children who feel like their world is being over-regulated while their parents are starting to date again. The story follows Cooper, an aspiring cartoonist forced into a strict scout troop to atone for a summer prank gone wrong. Through hilarious mishaps and the introduction of a rigid, ex-Marine scoutmaster, the book explores the tension between individual creativity and the necessity of teamwork. It balances slapstick humor with genuine emotional weight, making it an excellent choice for 8 to 12 year olds who feel misunderstood by the adults in their lives. Ultimately, it validates the child's need for autonomy while gently teaching the value of structure and shared responsibility.
