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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
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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
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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
The Unexpected Life of 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
Kubo and the Two Strings
Meet Kubo
R. R. Busse
For the young reader who loves heroes and magic, this introduction to Kubo's world explores bravery and family bonds in
Ages 4–8
Ingo #1
Ingo
Helen Dunmore
Sapphire misses her father who vanished at sea, but soon she and her brother feel a strange, magnetic pull toward the my
Ages 9–12
Who Was?
Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
For the child who loves to perform or wonders how a difficult childhood can lead to greatness, this biography explores h
Ages 8–12
Goodnight, My Angel A Lullabye
Billy Joel
A father shares a tender moment with his daughter through a gentle song that promises his love will stay with her even w
Ages 3–7
MARTians
Blythe Woolston
In a future where consumerism rules everything, Zoe must find a way to survive inside an abandoned shopping center known
Ages 14–18
Turtles All the Way Down
John Green
Sixteen-year-old Aza hunts for a fugitive billionaire while trying to be a good friend and daughter amidst the tightenin
Ages 14–18
What the Dog Said
Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
While her family heals from a sudden tragedy, thirteen-year-old Grace finds unexpected comfort and a new sense of purpos
Ages 10–14
Cedric and Boo #1
Two Birthdays
Tim Hopgood
For the child navigating life between two houses after a parental split. This gentle story affirms that though routines
Ages 3–7
Tracy Beaker #1
The Story of Tracy Beaker
Jacqueline Wilson
Ten-year-old Tracy Beaker shares her heart-rending and funny story about living in a Children's Home while dreaming of f
Ages 8–12
Our Gracie Aunt
Jacqueline Woodson
When their mama doesn't come home, Johnson and Beebee must learn to trust an unknown aunt and find the courage to build
Ages 5–9
The Raven Cycle #1
The Raven Boys
Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent has been warned her true love will die if she kisses him, a prophecy that becomes terrifyingly real when sh
Ages 14–18
Eloise #1
Eloise
Kay Thompson
Six-year-old Eloise keeps the staff of the Plaza Hotel on their toes while she roams the halls with her turtle, her dog,
Ages 5–10
