Families who loved The House on the Hill by Mildred Masters 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 struggling with the quiet loneliness that often follows a family divorce, particularly during transitions between households. Ten-year-old Jenny is spending a summer visiting her father, and while the physical setting is familiar, her emotional landscape has shifted. To cope with her feelings of displacement, she turns to her imagination, fixating on a grand old house on a hill and dreaming of a different life. This gentle, realistic story validates the sadness of family changes while celebrating the power of creativity as a sanctuary. It is a quiet, contemplative read for children ages 8 to 12 who need to know that it is okay to feel a little lost while finding their new normal.