Books Like The Secret Library
Families who loved The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon 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 Secret Library by Kekla Magoon 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 stifled by the weight of expectations or is struggling to process the loss of a close grandparent. It is a perfect fit for the 'old soul' reader who feels they are being rushed into adulthood before they are ready. The story follows eleven-year-old Dally, who is caught between her mother's rigid plans for her future and her own longing for adventure. Through a magical library where books serve as portals to the past, Dally explores her family's hidden history and her own biracial identity. This is a sophisticated middle-grade fantasy that handles grief with secular, grounded realism while offering a thrilling escape through time-travel. It is ideal for children aged 9 to 12 who are beginning to realize that their parents are complex people with their own secrets.
