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Books for Single-Parent Home
Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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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
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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
Sammy Keyes and 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
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
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
Broken Bridge
Philip Pullman
For the teenager navigating the complexities of a multicultural identity while uncovering hidden family secrets that res
Ages 12–17
Sammy Keyes #11
Sammy Keyes and 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
