Books About Family Dramas · 11 titles considered

The Best Family Dramas Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family dramas? 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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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.

291 pages· 54,006 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,846 ratings
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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 · 55,522 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Final Season

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
4.2/5 Goodreads · 552 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Royal Crown

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 · 1,061 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1960

Brady

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 · 472 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

This Is Just a Test

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

256 pages· 50,222 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 544 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2010

It's Not Summer Without You

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 · 756,624 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2013

If He Had Been with Me

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 · 623,311 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1971

Then Again, Maybe I Won't

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 · 15,127 ratings
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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 · 1,899 ratings
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