Books Like The Lump in the Middle
Families who loved The Lump in the Middle by C. S. Adler 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 Lump in the Middle by C. S. Adler 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 overshadowed by their siblings or expresses that they are the plain one in a family of superstars. It is a sensitive exploration of middle-child syndrome and the struggle to define oneself outside of family expectations. Through 13-year-old Kelsey, the story addresses feelings of invisibility, the sting of comparison, and the realization that personal worth is not a competition. Middle schoolers will find deep resonance in Kelsey's journey from feeling like a lump to discovering her own spark. It is an ideal choice for validating the complex, often messy emotions of adolescence and fostering a sense of individual identity.
