Books Like The Curse of Addy McMahon
Families who loved The Curse of Addy McMahon by Katie Davis 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 Curse of Addy McMahon by Katie Davis 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 facing a major life transition, such as moving to a new neighborhood or adjusting to a parent's remarriage, and seems to be masking their anxiety with humor or creative withdrawal. Twelve-year-old Addy McMahon feels like her life is under a 'curse' as her mom prepares to marry a man she barely likes and they move away from her best friend. Through a blend of traditional prose and Addy's own cartoon drawings, the story captures the messy, non-linear process of accepting change. This hybrid novel is perfect for middle schoolers who feel like their world is being rewritten without their consent. It validates the frustration of being a child in a changing family dynamic while providing a hopeful roadmap for finding agency through art and storytelling. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy emotional processing without being overly sentimental or preachy.
