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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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The Impossible Knife of Memory
Laurie Halse Anderson
Returning to a normal life feels impossible for Hayley when her father's traumatic memories of war begin to unravel thei
Ages 14–18
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Gary D. Schmidt
A persistent, know-it-all butler moves in to teach young Carter Jones how to be a gentleman while the boy grapples with
Ages 10–14
From the Files of Madison Finn #11
Heart to Heart
Laura Dower
Madison’s inbox is suddenly full of mysterious messages, leading her on a digital hunt to unmask a secret admirer.
Ages 8–12
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Dear Nobody
Berlie Doherty
For teens and parents navigating the emotional weight of an unplanned pregnancy and the complex choices that follow, tol
Ages 14–18
Sonny's House of Spies
George Ella Lyon
Family secrets and town mysteries come to light for Sonny as he realizes the adults in his 1950s Alabama home have hidde
Ages 12–16
Olivia Bean: Trivia Queen
Donna Gephart
Twelve-year-old Olivia heads to the bright lights of Jeopardy! Kids Week to prove her trivia skills while leaning on her
Ages 8–12
Somewhere in the Darkness
Walter Dean Myers
Jimmy takes a cross-country journey with the father he barely knows, searching for the truth about the man's past and th
Ages 12–17
The Mystery of Hollow Places
Rebecca Podos
Years after her mother vanished, Imogene’s father disappears too, forcing her to hunt for the truth about her family’s h
Ages 14–18
Where the Lilies Bloom #1
Where the Lilies Bloom
Vera Cleaver, Bill Cleaver
For the child facing heavy responsibilities, this classic story follows a resilient girl fighting to keep her orphaned s
Ages 10–14
The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea
Eileen Beha
Throckmorton the sock monkey shares the quiet mystery of why Annaliese's mother left and the hopeful search for a way to
Ages 8–12
Sadie
Courtney Summers
After her sister is found dead, Sadie takes to the road to hunt a killer while a radio personality tracks her trail in a
Ages 14–18
A Shelter in Our Car
Monica Gunning
For children processing housing insecurity or financial stress, this story highlights the unbreakable bond of love betwe
Ages 5–9
My Brother's Keeper
Patricia McCormick
Toby faces a heavy burden at home as he tries to hold his family together after his father leaves and his older brother
Ages 12–16
How to Make a Wish
Ashley Herring Blake
For the teen navigating a complicated relationship with an unstable parent while finding the courage to pursue their own
Ages 14–18
Home Is East
Many Ly
Nine-year-old Amy leaves her familiar Florida home for a fresh start after her mother leaves, beginning a journey of hea
Ages 8–12
The Fitzgerald-Trouts #1
Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts
Esta Spalding
For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when
Ages 8–12
The Changeover
Margaret Mahy
To save her brother from a sinister mark, Laura must risk everything to transform into a witch with the help of a myster
Ages 12–18
The Secret Library
Kekla Magoon
A hidden map leads Dally to a secret library where every book is a portal through time, offering her an escape into her
Ages 8–12
Spy X #4
Proof Positive
Peter Lerangis
For the child grappling with the sudden absence of a parent and needing a sense of agency, this high-stakes thriller emp
Ages 8–12
Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
One Shadow on the Wall
Leah Henderson
Torn between his father's final request and the harsh realities of life in Senegal, an orphaned boy must find the streng
Ages 8–12
Hill Hawk Hattie
Clara Gillow Clark
Disguised as a boy, eleven-year-old Hattie joins her father on a dangerous 1800s rafting trip down the Delaware River to
Ages 8–12
Sammy Keyes #10
The Art of Deception
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the middle schooler who values authenticity over appearances. Follow a sharp-witted young detective as she navigates
Ages 10–14
Dan Versus Nature
Don Calame
A scrawny teen’s plan to prank his future stepfather goes hilariously wrong when a man-hungry bear and a survivalist cam
Ages 14–18
