Books Like The Truth About Stacey
Families who loved The Truth About Stacey by Ann M. Martin 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 Truth About Stacey by Ann M. Martin 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 managing a chronic health diagnosis, feeling like their body is betraying them, or struggling with parents who are overprotective in the face of medical concerns. This graphic novel adaptation follows Stacey, a stylish middle-schooler who has recently moved to Stoneybrook and is trying to keep her Type 1 diabetes a secret to avoid being seen as a freak. Through her involvement with the Baby-sitters Club, Stacey navigates the social pressures of seventh grade while dealing with parents who are desperate for a medical miracle. It is an excellent choice for children aged 8 to 12 as it validates the frustration of illness while emphasizing that a diagnosis is only one part of a person's identity. Parents will appreciate the realistic depiction of medical management and the healthy modeling of female friendship and business savvy.
