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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019
Genesis Begins Again
A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.
370 pages· 76,058 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,033 ratings
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Books About Family Drama · 35 titles considered
The Best Family Drama Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about family drama? 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.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Family Drama
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013
Counting by 7s
A young genius seeks connection and family after a tragic loss.
416 pages· 62,679 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 88,972 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018
Hey, Kiddo
By Jarrett J. Krosoczka · Book #1 in the Hey, Kiddo series
A boy navigates life with an absent father and addicted mother.
320 pages· 15,721 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 35,655 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2015
The Seventh Most Important Thing
A boy's punishment leads to unexpected discoveries in a world of discarded treasures.
288 pages· 54,074 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,184 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
One Crazy Summer
By Rita Williams-Garcia · Book #1 in the Gaither Sisters series
Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.
218 pages· 45,472 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,078 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014
We Were Liars
By E. Lockhart · Book #1 in the We Were Liars series
A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?
242 pages· 49,420 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,463,760 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015
The Penderwicks in Spring
By Jeanne Birdsall · Book #4 in the The Penderwicks series
Spring brings surprises to the Penderwick family, unraveling plans and revealing hidden truths.
368 pages· 73,970 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,132 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
By Lauren Tarshis · Book #17 in the I Survived series
A grizzly attack shatters peace in Glacier Park. Can Melody survive the terror?
144 pages· 14,273 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,204 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Beetle & the Hollowbones
By Aliza Layne · Beetle series
A young goblin named Beetle befriends a ghost trapped in a mall and together they try to find a way to free the ghost before the mall is demolished, while also navigating Beetle's complicated relationships with her gran and her friend Kat, who is now an apprentice to a powerful sorceress.
256 pages· 7,894 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,057 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020
Tune It Out
By Jamie Sumner
A girl must find her voice after her world is upended.
275 pages· 51,856 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,340 ratings
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Browse by age
Family Drama Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about family drama for developing and independent readers.
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$1899
Code of Honor
Ages 12–17 · 2015
Kamran races to clear his brother's name amid terror accusations.
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$1799
Jawbreaker
Ages 8–12 · 2023
Max faces bullies, family strife, and a daunting video contest—all while wearing embarrassing headgear.
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$1699
Football Hero
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A young boy must outsmart a mob boss to save his brother's NFL dreams and his own future.
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$1599
I'm So Sure
Ages 13–18 · 2009
Prom queen candidates are blackmailed, and a school reporter must uncover the truth before it's too late.
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$999
Sincerely Sicily
Ages 8–12 · 2023
A girl faces prejudice at school and home, challenging her identity and voice.
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$1699
House Arrest
Ages 10–14 · 2015
A boy on probation must navigate family struggles without breaking the rules.
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$1899
The Final Gambit
Ages 13–18 · 2022
Avery must solve a final puzzle to inherit billions, but danger lurks in Hawthorne House.
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$899
The Penderwicks at Last
Ages 8–11 · 2018
A family's summer vacation at a grand estate becomes a backdrop for romance, self-discovery, and family secrets.
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$799
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Sisters uncover family secrets in Alabama, testing the strength of their bonds when tragedy strikes.
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$699
Chasing the Falconers
Ages 8–12 · 2005
Two kids escape detention to prove their parents' innocence, pursued by authorities and a mysterious foe.
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$1999
The Brothers Hawthorne
Ages 13–17 · 2023
Two brothers face high-stakes challenges across the globe, risking everything to win impossible games.
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$1799
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Ages 12–18 · 2017
A teen Spider-Man faces self-doubt and a sinister plot threatening his world.