Books About Child Marriage

The Best Child Marriage Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about child marriage? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Homeless Bird
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Child Marriage

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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Homeless Bird

By Gloria Whelan

A young girl defies tradition to reclaim her future after a deceitful marriage.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2000)
192 pages· 34,557 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 15,043 ratings
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Summary: In India, thirteen-year-old Koly enters an arranged marriage with hope, only to find her life sold for a dowry. Misled and trapped by tradition, she must navigate a harsh reality to forge her own path. Can Koly defy fate and reclaim her future in a world that seeks to bind her? This gripping tale of resilience and hope challenges the constraints of time-worn customs, inviting readers to journey with a young woman determined to shape her destiny against all odds.
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