Families who loved Wanda Seasongood and the Mostly True Secret by Susan Lurie 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 if your child is struggling with sibling rivalry or feels like the black sheep of the family. It is a perfect choice for the middle grade reader who often wonders if they were switched at birth because they feel so fundamentally different from their parents or siblings. The story follows eleven year old Wanda, who ventures into a magical wood with a forgetful bluebird to find her true family, only to discover that a witch's curse has distorted her home life. This whimsical, fast paced adventure validates the feelings of children who feel misunderstood while offering a hopeful path toward empathy and reconciliation. It is appropriate for ages 8 to 12 and serves as a gentle bridge for discussing family dynamics and the complexity of sibling relationships.
