Books Like Zip
Families who loved Zip by Ellie Rollins 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 Zip by Ellie Rollins 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 like an outsider within their own family or is struggling to reconcile who they are with who they are expected to be. It is a perfect choice for a middle-grade reader navigating the complex emotions of a missing parent or a home life that feels stifling rather than supportive. The story follows Zip, a girl who feels like a 'glitch' in her perfect family. When she discovers her mother might be alive, she embarks on a magical cross-country quest on her scooter. Through themes of resilience, bravery, and belonging, the book explores the idea that home is not just a place, but a state of being where you are truly seen. It is a hopeful, imaginative adventure for ages 8 to 12 that validates the search for identity.
