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15 Books to Help Kids Deal with Divorce


Cover art for MY NEW BEST FRIEND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2008

"Fans of Ida May will be overjoyed to read this new installment. (Fiction. 7-10)"
This delightful sequel to 2007's My Last Best Friend continues the story of fourth-grader Ida May, her growing friendship with Stacey and her rivalry with bully Jenna. Read full book review >
Cover art for STRIDER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 1991
by Beverly Cleary, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

"Zelinsky's perceptive drawings are an excellent bonus. (Fiction. 9-14)"
Leigh Botts, of Newbery-winning Dear Mr. Henshaw, is still learning to cope with his parents' divorce—a task to which he brings his earlier sensitivity and a new self-confidence. Read full book review >
Cover art for WAITING FOR NORMAL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2008

"First-rate. (Fiction. 10-13)"
A heroine with spunk and spirit offers an inspiring lesson in perseverance and hope. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011

"This tender, realistic tale might go a long way toward soothing the doubts of many children who are dealing with similarly trying situations. (Fiction. 9-12)"
Quietly and ever so gently, Couloumbis explores the topics of divorce and remarriage and how they affect the children involved. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW TO SURVIVE A TOTALLY BORING SUMMER
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 15, 2007
by Alice DeLaCroix, illustrated by Cynthia Fisher

"Judy Moody and Stink fans will not be bored with this offering. (Fiction. 8-11)"
Randall has just finished third grade and is about to experience his first summer in Rushport since his parents' divorce. Read full book review >
Cover art for THERE'S NO SURF IN CLEVELAND
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 20, 1993

 Plain-vanilla, middle-American Philip (10) and his divorced mother have lived in L.A. for six months, but Philip still hasn't adjusted—he hates the Mexican food, the smog, his mother's boyfriend Josh, and especially the earthquakes. Read full book review >