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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Hugging the Rock
Susan Taylor Brown
For the child grappling with the confusion of a parent's departure or the weight of a family member's mental illness.
Ages 10–14
Shouting at the Rain
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
For the child grappling with a 'summer friend' who has suddenly grown cold or those wondering why their family looks dif
Ages 8–12
Weekend Dad
Naseem Hrab
Moving between two different houses after a divorce leaves a young boy feeling unsettled as he searches for the true mea
Ages 4–8
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Sammy Keyes #6
Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy
Wendelin Van Draanen
Seventh-grader Sammy Keyes balances the daily comedies of middle school with her sharp instincts as an amateur sleuth so
Ages 10–14
Cherry #1
Skinny Melon and Me
Jean Ure
Follow the diary of pre-teen Cherry as she navigates life with her new stepfather and her loyal best friend, Melanie Ski
Ages 9–12
Jesus Was with Me All Along
Julie Mastel
A young child dealing with the loneliness of a parents' divorce finds comfort and companionship in the constant presence
Ages 4–8
Liza #1
Upside Down
Mary Jane Miller
Sarah’s world feels completely upside down when her mother starts dating the father of the school nerd, forcing her to f
Ages 8–12
Gracie
Robin Ballard
For children navigating the transition to two households, this gentle story provides reassurance that love remains const
Ages 3–7
Honey
Sarah Weeks
Melody and her best friend turn into detectives to uncover the truth about her father’s secret girlfriend in this story
Ages 8–12
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
Jazmin's Notebook
Nikki Grimes
For the teen navigating family instability who finds solace in a private journal. A lyrical look at resilience through 1
Ages 12–17
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
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
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
