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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
337 books
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9–12
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Stone Cold
Robert Swindells
Cast out of his home and living on the streets, Link finds himself in a fight for survival when homeless teenagers aroun
Ages 12–16
Edward the "Crazy Man"
Marie Day
Young Charlie looks past the labels to see the glittering eyes and creative spirit of Edward, a man living on the street
Ages 5–10
Lean on Pete
Willy Vlautin
Charley and a broken-down racehorse named Lean on Pete embark on a perilous trek from a Portland track to Wyoming in a g
Ages 14–18
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33 Snowfish
Adam Rapp
Three young outcasts and a baby flee across a harsh landscape, clinging to one another as they search for a single chanc
Ages 14–18
The Midwife's Apprentice
Karen Cushman
A nameless orphan in medieval Europe begins a new life as a midwife's apprentice, uncovering her own strength despite he
Ages 10–14
Towers Falling
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Deja and her friends set out to understand why two tall towers from the past still cause such strong emotions in her fam
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears Help the Homeless
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
The Bear family learns the importance of compassion and community as they find ways to help those in Bear Country who do
Ages 4–8
The Last Great Adventure of the PB & J Society
Janet Sumner Johnson
For the child who wants to help their family during tough times, this story explores how friendship and imagination prov
Ages 8–12
Tillerman Cycle #1
Homecoming
Cynthia Voigt
Abandoned at a mall, Dicey Tillerman must lead her three younger siblings across Connecticut on foot to find a home and
Ages 10–14
The Big Bad Wolf in My House
Valérie Fontaine
For children processing the scary atmosphere of an unstable home or experiencing domestic violence. A sensitive metaphor
Ages 5–9
Way Past Cool
Jess Mowry
On the tough streets of West Oakland, thirteen-year-old Gordon leads his gang through a world of danger where loyalty an
Ages 14–18
Keesha's House
Helen Frost
Seven teenagers seeking refuge tell their stories through poetry as they gather in a safe haven to build a new kind of h
Ages 13–18
Park Pals Adventures #3
Lexi's Tale
Johanna Hurwitz
A squirrel and his guinea pig pal find a way to help a hungry stranger they meet while roaming through the trees of Cent
Ages 7–10
Milkweed
Jerry Spinelli
An orphan survives the streets of Nazi-occupied Warsaw by his wits, finding hope in bread and angels while navigating a
Ages 10–14
Freaks and Revelations
Davida Wills Hurwin
Two lives collide in a moment of violence and meet again years later in an unforgettable true-life journey of survival a
Ages 14–18
Bloody Jack Adventures #1
Bloody Jack
L. A. Meyer
Living under a London bridge with a gang of orphans, Mary Faber dreams of the high seas and escaping the cold dampness o
Ages 11–16
Searching for Candlestick Park
Peg Kehret
With only fourteen dollars and a lot of hope, twelve-year-old Spencer sets out on a solo journey from Seattle to San Fra
Ages 8–12
No Place Like Home
James Bird
A young boy searches for stability and a sense of belonging while living without a permanent address in this emotional j
Ages 8–12
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
Slake's Limbo
Felice Holman
Aremis Slake flees his life to find sanctuary in the New York City subway tunnels, surviving for 121 days beneath the st
Ages 10–14
The Leaves in October
Karen Ackerman
For the child navigating a sudden change in housing or family stability. This gentle story follows Livvy as she maintain
Ages 8–12
Nico and the Ice Cream Caper
Unknown
Seven savvy boys in Monterrey face a high-stakes business deal, navigating abandoned mines and volcanic eruptions in a r
Ages 8–12
No Parking At the End Times
Bryan Bliss
For the teenager grappling with a parent's extreme beliefs and the weight of protecting a sibling while facing homelessn
Ages 14–18
The King of Dragons
Carol Fenner
Living alone in an abandoned courthouse, homeless Ian finds a new sense of purpose when he studies a kite exhibit and be
Ages 9–12
