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Chapter Books About Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Chapter Books About Homelessness & Housing

Explore chapter books books about homelessness & housing for children.

127 books

Cover of Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

The Fitzgerald-Trouts #1

Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts

For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when

Cover of Hannah West in Deep Water

Hannah West in Deep Water

Living on a houseboat in Seattle, twelve-year-old detective Hannah West hunts for the person dumping illegal chemicals i

Cover of The Christmas Doll

The Christmas Doll

Elvira Woodruff

Orphaned sisters Lucy and Glory flee to the cold streets of Victorian London, where an old, battered doll offers a glimm

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Cover of Hold Fast

Hold Fast

Blue Balliett

For the child facing a sudden, difficult family transition. This mystery explores holding onto hope and each other when

Ages 8–12

Cover of Seeing-Eye Willie

Seeing-Eye Willie

A young child uses her imagination to piece together the history of Willie, a local man living on the streets, with empa

Cover of Sketches

For the teenager grappling with a difficult home life or seeking to understand the harsh realities of those living on th

Cover of Charles Dickens and the Street Children of London

Charles Dickens and the Street Children of London

Step into the slums and workhouses of Victorian London to see how Charles Dickens used his writing to fight for the righ

Cover of Bowery Girl

For the teen exploring how grit and friendship can overcome systemic hardship. A raw look at survival and the search for

Cover of Rich Cat, Poor Cat

Rich Cat, Poor Cat

For the child noticing that not everyone has the same comforts. This gentle story explores the contrast between pampered

Cover of The Empty Room

Connor’s boring afternoon at a Habitat for Humanity site takes an unexpected turn when a new painting partner helps him

Cover of The Patron Thief of Bread

The Patron Thief of Bread

Eight-year-old Duck must choose between the street urchins who raised her and the kindly baker she was sent to rob in th

Cover of MARTians

Blythe Woolston

In a future where consumerism rules everything, Zoe must find a way to survive inside an abandoned shopping center known

Cover of Taking Charge

Carin Greenberg Baker

Lee must put aside a bitter rivalry to share his karate skills with others, proving that teamwork matters more than old

Cover of The Little Match Girl

The Little Match Girl

Hans Christian Andersen

For children processing the concept of loss or for parents introducing social justice, this classic tale provides a gent

Cover of The Clockwork Three

The Clockwork Three

Matthew J. Kirby

Giuseppe, Frederick, and Hannah are brought together by mystery, their lives interlocking like clockwork gears as they s

Cover of You Are Home

Mackenzie Porter

For the child adjusting to a new house or facing changes in their routine, this lyrical story redefines home as a feelin

Cover of Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America

Marc Favreau's History Series #1

Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how real families survived the Dust Bowl and the stock market crash to rebuil

Cover of The One Safe Place

The One Safe Place

In a world of constant hunger, Devin thinks he has found safety in a home for abandoned children, until he uncovers the

Cover of Revenge of the Killer Worms

George Brown, Class Clown #10

Revenge of the Killer Worms

George is torn between serving dinner at a shelter and meeting his favorite action star, all while dealing with a rival

Cover of Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey

Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey

For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s

Cover of Rasmus and the Vagabond

Rasmus and the Vagabond

Astrid Lindgren

Nine-year-old Rasmus runs away from a cold orphanage and finds an unlikely friend and protector in a wanderer named Para

Cover of Wrong Way Summer

Wrong Way Summer

For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at

Cover of Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

For the child who gets frustrated when others tell tall tales or 'lies,' this story helps them see the hidden needs behi

Cover of Fly!

Christopher Myers

A lonely boy finds a new perspective on the roof of his building when a neighbor shows him how to befriend the city bird

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