Families who loved The Girl Who Became a Beatle by Greg Taylor 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 teenager feels like an outsider or struggles with the pressure to be perfect in their creative pursuits. It is a fantastic choice for the young musician who feels they were born in the wrong decade or the child who uses art to cope with loneliness. The story follows Regina, a modern teen girl who makes a magical wish and wakes up in 1964 as a member of the Beatles. Beyond the fun musical history, the book explores the weight of fame, the importance of authentic identity, and the courage it takes to be oneself when the world wants you to be a superstar. It is perfectly pitched for middle and high schoolers who are navigating their own path toward independence.