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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Joy McCullough
For the child adjusting to a parent's new relationship or struggling to find common ground with someone who seems like t
Ages 8–12
Home from Home
Susan Price
For the child who feels overlooked or invisible at home: a poignant story about a boy seeking a sense of belonging with
Ages 8–12
Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name
Avi
Conrad leaves St. Louis for a strange week in New York City, determined to find his parents and finally get the answers
Ages 10–14
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The Village Blacksmith
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and
Ages 5–10
DK Readers
Jack and the Beanstalk
John Cech
A handful of beans leads to a giant adventure in this classic retelling, complete with an audio narration to help new re
Ages 4–8
Sammy Keyes #11
The Psycho Kitty Queen
Wendelin Van Draanen
Thirteen-year-old Sammy deals with a missing cat, a creepy wrestling student, and a shocking family secret that changes
Ages 10–14
Laurie Loved Me Best
Robin Klein
For the teenager seeking escape from a difficult home life who finds that new friendships and first loves are not always
Ages 12–16
Marra's World
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Marra lives a cold life with her harsh family until the mystery of her seal mother begins to reveal the truth about wher
Ages 8–12
The Swift Boys & Me
Kody Keplinger
For the child navigating the ripple effects of a neighbor's family crisis, this story explores how friendship changes wh
Ages 8–12
Bearstone #1
Bearstone
Will Hobbs
Cloyd flees a group home and journeys into the mountains to find the father he never knew, only to discover a secret tha
Ages 10–14
The Paper Knife
Marc Talbert
After fleeing to a new town to escape his mother’s boyfriend, ten-year-old Jeremy faces the difficult truth of his past
Ages 10–14
Worst-Case Collin
Rebecca Caprara
Twelve-year-old Collin manages his own grief and his father's mental health through survival notebooks in this moving st
Ages 10–14
Carry Me Home
Janet Fox
When her father vanishes from their RV park home, Lulu must step up to protect her younger sister and keep their small w
Ages 8–12
Papa ya no vive con nosotros (Papa Doesn't Live with Us Anymore)
Manuel L. Alonso
Pablo watches as Papa packs his bags to move to a new house, beginning a journey through the difficult changes of family
Ages 5–8
Breaking into Sunlight
John Cochran
Thirteen-year-old Reese struggles to balance his mother's expectations with his desperate hope to help his father overco
Ages 10–14
Nanny Piggins #1
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
R. A. Spratt
For children who delight in questioning the rules, this zany tale features a chocolate-loving pig who turns a strict hou
Ages 8–12
Family Secrets
Norma Klein
Life gets complicated for high school seniors Peter and Leslie when their parents marry, forcing the young lovers to nav
Ages 14–18
Gaby, Lost and Found
Angela Cervantes
Gaby finds solace caring for shelter cats while her own home life fractured after her mother's deportation, leaving her
Ages 8–12
Jetty Rats
Phillip Gwynne
Hunter shares a witty and cynical look at life in a crumbling bay-side town filled with fishing, funeral homes, and quir
Ages 11–15
Angel Corners #1
Rachel, Meet Your Angel!
Fran Manushkin
Following the loss of her father, Rachel moves to a town called Angel Corners and finds comfort in new friends and a gua
Ages 8–12
A Pinch to Make It True
Anita Daher
For children navigating the complex emotions of foster care, family separation, and the struggle to let go of a parent w
Ages 9–12
A Is for Amber #5
Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?
Paula Danziger
Amber Brown tries to enjoy the tricks and treats of Halloween while her parents' loud arguments threaten to cast a shado
Ages 6–9
Henry's Leg
Ann Pilling
A strange discovery from a fashion dummy turns Henry’s junk collection into a target for a local gang who will stop at n
Ages 9–12
The Kellyhorns
Barbara Cooney
Eleven-year-old twins Pam and Penny reunite in 19th-century Maine to catch an arsonist and help their family find love a
Ages 8–12
