Books Like The Disappearance of Emily H.
Families who loved The Disappearance of Emily H. by Barrie Summy 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 Disappearance of Emily H. by Barrie Summy 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 feels like an outsider or struggles to fit in after a major life transition like moving to a new town. It follows Raina, a girl with the secret ability to see the 'sparkles' of memory and emotion left behind by others. When she moves to a town where a girl named Emily disappeared years ago, Raina uses her gift to uncover the truth. The story beautifully balances elements of a supernatural mystery with the very real, grounded emotional labor of building self-confidence and finding true friends. It is a secular, hopeful narrative that validates the experience of being 'different' while providing a gripping, age-appropriate mystery for middle-grade readers. Parents will appreciate how it encourages empathy and the courage to stand up for others.
