Families who loved The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan by Jasmine Warga 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 you notice your child navigating the painful transition of a childhood friendship that is starting to feel lopsided or distant. It is an ideal choice for the middle grade reader who feels like everyone else has received a social manual they missed, or for the child struggling to stay true to themselves while their peers race toward maturity. The story follows Chase and Finnegan, two boys who have shared a world of imagination for years, as they face the pressures of sixth grade and the realization that their interests are diverging. Jasmine Warga handles the internal ache of growing up with her signature tenderness, offering a realistic look at how we outgrow roles without necessarily outgrowing people. It is a gentle, secular exploration of integrity and social belonging for ages 8 to 12, providing a mirror for the loneliness that often accompanies the first year of middle school.
