Families who loved The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Marie Pope 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 grappling with a major life transition, such as a move or the loss of a loved one, and needs a story that validates their loneliness while offering a path toward belonging. It is a sophisticated, witty blend of historical fiction and ghost story that follows Peggy, a newly orphaned girl sent to live with her eccentric uncle in an ancestral home. As Peggy uncovers her family history through encounters with charming spirits from the Revolutionary War, she learns how the past informs the present. The book is ideal for readers aged 10 to 14 who appreciate smart dialogue and intricate mysteries. It offers comfort by showing that even when we feel isolated, we are connected to a larger story and a lineage of people who faced their own challenges with courage and humor.