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Books for Single-Parent Home
Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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The Car
Gary Paulsen
After building a car from a kit, fourteen-year-old Terry drives alone from Cleveland to Portland, finding unexpected wis
Ages 12–16
Struck by Lightning #1
Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal
Chris Colfer
Desperate to escape his small-minded town, high schooler Carson Phillips resorts to blackmailing his classmates into con
Ages 14–18
The Boy who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair
Lara Williamson
Becket sets out to heal his broken family with an armchair full of stories, a pet snail, and a wish for a thousand paper
Ages 9–12
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Ma Dear's Aprons
Patricia C. McKissack
For children learning about the rhythms of a week, this heartwarming look at a hardworking mother's love explores how a
Ages 4–8
Al #2
I Know You, Al
Constance C. Greene
Al faces the awkward challenges of growing up while dealing with the unexpected return of her father after years of bein
Ages 8–12
House Arrest #1
House Arrest
K.A. Holt
Sentenced to house arrest, Timothy must navigate probation and a court-ordered journal while trying to find a way to hel
Ages 10–14
PK Longley #1
Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe
Susan Patron
Eight-year-old PK weaves imaginative stories to help her sisters cope with the big changes and mixed emotions of moving
Ages 7–10
Firegirl #2
The Great Jeff
Tony Abbott
Eighth grade becomes a battle for survival as Jeff deals with a new school, his mother’s job loss, and the looming threa
Ages 10–14
A Christmas Gift for Mama
Lauren Thompson
In their first winter since losing a father and husband, Grace and her mother find a way to celebrate through the selfle
Ages 7–10
Emma and George #2
The Desperate Dog Writes Again
Eileen Christelow
Emma the dog feels neglected by her owner's new girlfriend, so she turns to a canine advice columnist to help manage her
Ages 5–8
Sticks
Joan Bauer
Ten-year-old math whiz Mickey prepares for the biggest pool championship of his life while leaning on his community to h
Ages 8–12
A Bird Is a Bird
written and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for where they belong. A soulful story about choosing who you w
Ages 8–12
Hard Love #2
Love & Lies
Ellen Wittlinger
Sixteen-year-old John searches for a sense of belonging as he navigates a complicated new connection with a fellow outsi
Ages 14–18
Historical Fiction for Mature Children
Oprah Winfrey: Love Yourself First
Rich Linville
Born in Mississippi and nicknamed The Preacher for her early love of reading, young Oprah Winfrey shares the story of fi
Ages 5–8
Sardines
Sashi Kaufman
For the child navigating a changing family dynamic who needs to know that finding where you fit in is a game worth playi
Ages 8–12
Dreamcatcher
Ann Curtin
Moving to a remote Wyoming ranch means new bullies and a mysterious ghost for Jesse, but a new friendship might be the k
Ages 10–14
A Kids Book About
Divorce
Ashley Simpo
A supportive guide for children navigating the big changes and difficult questions that arise when parents decide to liv
Ages 5–9
Husky #2
Pretty
Justin Sayre
For the teenager navigating the heavy reality of a parent's addiction while trying to define her own worth and beauty be
Ages 14–18
The Mum-Minder
Jacqueline Wilson
Sadie is usually the one being looked after, but when her childminder mom catches the flu, it is up to Sadie to manage t
Ages 7–10
The Memory of Forgotten Things
Kat Zhang
For the child grappling with the 'what ifs' of loss and the longing to hold onto a loved one's memory while moving forwa
Ages 8–12
Africa Is My Home
Monica Edinger
For the child navigating the complex shift in childhood friendships and the growing realization that the adults in their
Ages 9–13
Black Storm Comin'
Diane Lee Wilson
Colton braves the dangerous trails of the Pony Express in 1860, carrying a letter that could change the fate of a nation
Ages 10–14
The House on Dirty-Third Street
Jo S. Kittinger
A rundown house becomes a sanctuary when a mother, daughter, and their new neighbors join forces to turn grime into a ho
Ages 4–8
Pieces of Georgia
Jen Bryant
For the child processing the loss of a parent and finding solace in art. This journal-style story follows Georgia as she
Ages 9–12
