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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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Big Book of Families
Catherine Anholt, Laurence Anholt
Bright poems and letters celebrate the special bonds between grandmothers, fathers, and siblings in this joyful look at
Ages 3–7
Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
Virginia Hamilton
For the teen managing heavy family responsibilities alone, this haunting story explores the weight of secrets and the po
Ages 12–16
Julia's Kitchen
Brenda A. Ferber
For the child navigating the overwhelming landscape of profound loss, finding their way back to hope and tradition after
Ages 9–12
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Forget-Me-Not Blue
Sharelle Byars Moranville
Sofie faces the terrifying uncertainty of foster care as she leans on her brother and teachers to endure the nightmare o
Ages 8–12
The Way to Sattin Shore
Philippa Pearce
When her father's headstone mysteriously vanishes from the local churchyard, Kate begins a tense investigation into the
Ages 9–12
Trick of the Tale
John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
For the young reader questioning societal rules and seeking their own path. Follow Huck and Jim as they navigate the com
Ages 10–16
Big Man and the Burn-out
Clayton Bess
Young Jess builds a tense and complicated alliance with his strict grandmother after being abandoned on her farm by his
Ages 12–16
The Boyfriend Rules of Good Behavior
Catherine Bateson
Millie navigates a whirlwind of changes as she tries to adjust to her mother’s new boyfriend in this poetic story about
Ages 10–14
The House That Lou Built
Mae Respicio
Lou is secretly building a tiny house in the woods, clinging to her dream of a permanent home while her large Filipino f
Ages 8–12
Heck, Superhero
Martine Leavitt
Heck fights to keep his world together using his imagination when he and his mother lose their home and things begin to
Ages 10–14
In Search of Us
Ava Dellaira
Angie's search for the truth about her father unfolds in a parallel story with her mother's past, weaving together a dee
Ages 14–18
A Little Love
Virginia Hamilton
A Black teenager raised by her loving grandparents sets out on a journey to find the father she has never known.
Ages 13–17
From the Lighthouse
Liz Chipman
Facing the difficult truth that their mother is not coming home, Weezie and her father must rely on their inner strength
Ages 8–12
Beekman's Big Deal
Michael de Guzman
Tired of constantly moving to stay ahead of debt collectors, Beekman decides it is time to stop running and finally find
Ages 8–12
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Gennifer Choldenko
For children navigating family instability or the foster system, this moving story explores how one boy protects his sis
Ages 8–12
The Notebook Series #3
The Jade Notebook
Laura Resau
Seventeen-year-old Zeeta travels through Mexico searching for clues about her father's past, only to uncover the deep, h
Ages 12–18
Moonpie and Ivy
Barbara O'Connor
Left at her aunt's house by her mother, twelve-year-old Pearl must find her footing and a sense of home in a place she n
Ages 8–12
The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish
Claudia Mills
Ten-year-old Amanda writes her way through a double conflict as she studies the national divide at school while her own
Ages 8–12
Make Lemonade #3
This Full House
Virginia Euwer Wolff
LaVaughn pushes toward her future while wrestling with her family roots and the emotional complexities of her changing c
Ages 14–18
Duffy's Rocks
Edward Fenton
A young boy searches for his missing father against the gritty, hopeful backdrop of Pittsburgh during the Great Depressi
Ages 12–16
North to Benjamin
Alan Cumyn
Uprooted to the Alaskan wilderness, Edgar finds the world so overwhelming that he stops using human words and begins to
Ages 10–14
Great Answers to Difficult Questions #1
Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Divorce
Fanny Cohen Herlem
A clear, supportive guide that addresses the tough questions kids and teens have about separation, from living in two ho
Ages 7–13
Oliver Cromwell Pitts #1
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts
Avi
Twelve-year-old Oliver flees his seaside home for the dangerous streets of 1724 London, facing thieves and treachery to
Ages 10–14
This Is What Happy Looks Like
Jennifer E. Smith
For teens navigating the complexities of digital privacy and the pressure of public expectations while seeking a connect
Ages 12–18
