Books Like The Best Man
Families who loved The Best Man by Richard Peck 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 The Best Man by Richard Peck 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 standing on the threshold of puberty and searching for examples of what it means to be a good man in the modern world. Archer Magill is a fifth grader navigating the transition to middle school while observing the adults in his life, including his architect grandfather, his car-enthusiast father, and his beloved uncle. It is a warm, witty exploration of growing up, finding one's voice, and understanding that heroes come in many forms. Parents will appreciate the way it normalizes LGBTQ+ family dynamics through a lens of love and tradition. It is a gentle, sophisticated choice for kids aged 9 to 12 who are starting to notice the complexities of adult relationships and the shifting expectations of their own gender identity.
