The Best Family Dramas Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

By Janae Marks · Book #1 in the Zoe Washington series

A girl seeks the truth about her imprisoned father's innocence, risking family secrets.

Cybils Award (2020)

291 pages· 54,006 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,887 ratings

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Summary: Zoe Washington receives a letter from her imprisoned father on her twelfth birthday, claiming his innocence. Torn between her bakery internship and uncovering the truth, Zoe embarks on a secret quest to prove his innocence. As she delves deeper, she confronts the harsh realities of the justice system and the lies surrounding her. Can Zoe find the alibi witness and clear her father's name, or will her search unravel her family? This is a journey of courage, truth, and the power of believing in what's right.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1923

Emily of New Moon

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · Book #1 in the Emily series

Orphaned Emily faces a new life with stern relatives and hostile classmates.

339 pages· 112,251 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 55,663 ratings

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Summary: Emily Starr, newly orphaned, is thrust into a world of stern relatives and spiteful classmates at New Moon Farm. With her quick wit and resilience, she navigates the challenges of her new life. Will Emily find happiness and belonging in this unfamiliar place, or will the shadows of her past keep her from embracing the future? Discover the poignant journey of a young girl growing up on early twentieth-century Prince Edward Island, where beauty and hardship intertwine.

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Final Season

By Tim Green

A young quarterback must choose between his passion for football and his father's health battle.

320 pages· 59,322 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 554 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Sixth-grade quarterback Ben Redd faces a heart-wrenching choice when his father, a former NFL player, is diagnosed with ALS. As his mom urges him to quit football, Ben grapples with the desire to play his last season under his dad's coaching. With the championship on the line and his father's health deteriorating, Ben must decide if the game is worth the cost. Will he follow his dreams or protect his family? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Royal Crown

By Meg Cabot · From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess series

A princess faces royal scheming and gossip as her sister's coronation approaches.

224 pages· 33,607 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,066 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Princess Olivia Grace is caught in a whirlwind as her sister's historic coronation nears. With a charming prince by her side and her best friend visiting, life should be perfect. But royal cousins plot to seize the throne, and Olivia is stuck with babysitting duties. To top it off, her cousin Luisa spreads rumors about her budding romance with Prince Khalil. Can Olivia navigate the chaos and protect her family's legacy? Discover the secrets and scandals of Genovia in this captivating royal diary.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1960

Brady

By Jean Fritz

A boy uncovers a secret that tests his loyalty and courage in a time of slavery.

224 pages· 51,373 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 476 ratings

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Summary: In 1836, young Brady stumbles upon a secret at Drover Hull's cabin, suspecting it involves aiding runaway slaves. His revelation to his father backfires, revealing a family entangled in the slavery controversy. As trust wavers, Brady faces a pivotal moment to prove his maturity and courage. Can he navigate this dangerous secret and help his father, or will his loose tongue jeopardize everything? The stakes are high, and Brady must decide where his loyalties lie in a world divided by slavery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

This Is Just a Test

By Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Madelyn Rosenberg

A boy juggles cultural clashes, friendships, and Cold War fears in a coming-of-age tale.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2018)

256 pages· 50,222 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 543 ratings

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Summary: David Da-Wei Horowitz navigates the chaos of preparing for his bar mitzvah while caught between his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers' disputes. As Cold War tensions rise, he and his friend Scott dig a fallout shelter, but David questions if he wants to be stuck with Scott forever. With a trivia tournament looming and friendships on the line, David must find the courage to stand up for his best friend Hector and face his feelings for Kelli Ann. Can he balance cultural expectations, friendships, and looming global threats?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2013

If He Had Been with Me

By Laura Nowlin

Two former friends face a life-altering choice as their paths cross again, questioning what might have been.

416 pages· 85,273 words· Est. 8 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 627,991 ratings

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Summary: Autumn and Finn were once inseparable, but now they barely acknowledge each other. As Autumn navigates her life with a new boyfriend, she can't shake the feeling that she and Finn were meant to be. With August approaching, a pivotal moment looms, forcing Autumn to confront the possibility of a different life path. Will she find the courage to explore what could have been, or will she let the past remain untouched? This emotional journey explores love, regret, and the choices that define us, leaving readers to wonder about the roads not taken.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2010

It's Not Summer Without You

By Jenny Han · Book #2 in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series

Belly must reunite with Conrad and Jeremiah to mend broken bonds at Cousins Beach.

277 pages· 61,061 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 761,677 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Belly's perfect summers at Cousins Beach are shattered by illness and heartbreak. With Conrad missing and Jeremiah reaching out, she faces a pivotal choice. Can she restore their fractured friendship and find closure? As the trio returns to the beach house, Belly must navigate love, loss, and the hope of a final summer together. Will they reclaim the magic of their past, or is it truly the end of an era?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1971

Then Again, Maybe I Won't

By Judy Blume

Tony's thoughts are a tangled web of secrets, desires, and dilemmas at thirteen.

192 pages· 33,983 words· Est. 4 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 15,150 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Tony Miglione is caught in a whirlwind of adolescent turmoil. As he grapples with his friend Joel's shoplifting, his secretive feelings for Joel's sister Lisa, and the unsettling changes money brings to his family, Tony's mind is a maze of confusion. In math class, while Miss Tobin discusses equations, Tony's real problems loom large. Will he confront his fears and secrets, or will they consume him? Dive into Tony's world where every thought is a potential revelation, and every decision could change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1963

Sister of the Bride

By Beverly Cleary · Book #4 in the First Love series

A young girl navigates family chaos as her sister's wedding approaches, questioning her own dreams of romance.

312 pages· 61,747 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,906 ratings

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Summary: Barbara is thrilled about her sister's upcoming wedding, dreaming of her own future romance. But as family tensions rise and her sister transforms under the weight of wedding plans, Barbara begins to see the complexities of love and adulthood. Will the chaos of the big day change her perspective on romance forever? Dive into this heartfelt tale of growing up and discovering what truly matters.

The Best Family Dramas Books for Kids

Our 10 Favorite Books About Family Dramas

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Emily of New Moon

Final Season

Royal Crown

Brady

This Is Just a Test

If He Had Been with Me

It's Not Summer Without You

Then Again, Maybe I Won't

Sister of the Bride

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