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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Under the Lilacs
Louisa May Alcott
For children navigating the aftermath of loss or seeking a place to belong, this Victorian classic offers a path toward
Ages 8–12
Wren Jo Byrd #1
Big and Little Questions According to Wren Jo Byrd
Julie Bowe
Nine-year-old Wren’s life is topsy-turvy after her dad moves out, but keeping the divorce a secret gets complicated when
Ages 8–12
Charlie Anderson
Barbara Abercrombie
Charlie the cat disappears every day, leading two sisters to discover he has a second home and another family who loves
Ages 4–8
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Diet Soda Club
Chaz Hayden
Left alone with an empty pantry and medical bills, seventeen-year-old Reed risks everything to run an illegal business t
Ages 14–18
How to Save a Life
Sara Zarr
For the teen struggling with the heavy weight of loss or the uncertainty of a major life transition, this story explores
Ages 14–18
Zachary Ying #1
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Xiran Jay Zhao
Zack must use his AR gaming headset to host the spirit of China’s First Emperor and save his mother from the spirit real
Ages 10–14
Harry #3
Harry's Mom
Barbara Ann Porte
Harry gathers stories from his family to learn about the brave, wonderful mother he lost when he was just a baby.
Ages 6–9
Burn Baby Burn
Meg Medina
Nora navigates a sweltering 1977 New York summer defined by disco nights, a citywide blackout, and the looming shadow of
Ages 14–18
Two Summers
Aimee Friedman
Summer’s life splits into two paths: a summer of secrets in Provence or a summer of crushes in New York, all depending o
Ages 12–17
Witch Catcher
Mary Downing Hahn
Twelve-year-old Jen suspects her father's new girlfriend has a dark secret tied to the spooky West Virginia home they ju
Ages 9–12
Jack and the Bean-Stalk: English Hexameters
Hallam Tennyson
A trade for magic beans leads Jack up a towering stalk into the clouds, where a hungry ogre and a dangerous house await
Ages 5–10
Rex
Simon James
A tiny dinosaur hatches and decides a raging, terrifying Tyrannosaurus is his father, proving that even the fiercest roa
Ages 3–7
Playing Without the Ball
Rich Wallace
Left behind in a small town, seventeen-year-old Jay searches for a sense of belonging on a church basketball team and in
Ages 12–18
Aviva vs. the Dybbuk
Mari Lowe
Isolated Aviva is the only one who can see the mischievous dybbuk causing chaos in her community. To stop the mayhem, sh
Ages 8–12
See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Armed with a golden iPod and his dog Carl Sagan, eleven-year-old Alex sets off on a road trip to send his personal messa
Ages 10–14
The Butterfly Girl
Blossom Elfman
For the teenager navigating the weight of big life choices and the search for a place to truly belong while finding thei
Ages 13–17
Hurricane Season
Nicole Melleby
For children navigating the weight of a parent's mental illness, this moving story offers hope, validation, and the cour
Ages 9–12
Big Nate #19
Big Nate: Silent but Deadly
Lincoln Peirce
Nate Wright brings his rebellious spirit and signature wit to Public School 38 as he deals with his nemesis, Mrs. Godfre
Ages 8–12
Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh (and Cry)
Gary Golio
From the hungry streets of London to the bright lights of the silent screen, witness how young Charlie Chaplin turned hi
Ages 7–10
Tortilla Sun
Jennifer Cervantes
Twelve-year-old Izzy spends a summer cooking with her grandmother in New Mexico and finally hears the truth about the fa
Ages 8–12
Rocky O'Rourke #1
A Pair of Jesus-boots
Sylvia Sherry
For the child navigating a tough neighborhood who needs to see that their choices, not their circumstances, define their
Ages 10–14
Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery
Linda Newbery
Moving to a quiet rural village gives a teenage girl the space she needs to gain a new perspective after her world in En
Ages 12–17
Things We Couldn't Say
Jay Coles
Gio is finally finding his footing and falling for a new guy on the team when the mother who left years ago suddenly rea
Ages 14–18
Amelia Rules! #1
The Whole World's Crazy
Jimmy Gownley
Nine-year-old Amelia moves from New York to a small town, navigating the chaos of a new school, gym class battles, and t
Ages 7–12
