Books About Family Dysfunction

The Best Family Dysfunction Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

Eleanor & Park
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2012

Eleanor & Park

By Rainbow Rowell

Two misfits navigate first love, knowing it rarely lasts but daring to try.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2013)
535 pages· 78,372 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,276,571 ratings
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Summary: In 1986, two high school misfits, Eleanor and Park, find themselves drawn together despite knowing the odds are against them. As they navigate the complexities of first love, they grapple with the reality that such feelings often fade. Yet, their connection is undeniable, and they are willing to risk everything for a chance at something real. Will their bravery be enough to defy the odds, or will they become another story of love lost? Discover the challenges and triumphs of young love in a world that seems determined to keep them apart.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2008

The Juvie Three

Three teenage boys from different backgrounds navigate a new life in a halfway house after being released from juvenile detention.

256 pages· 50,867 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,405 ratings
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Summary: Gecko, Terence, and Arjay are juvenile delinquents given a fresh start at a halfway house. When their mentor, Healy, loses his memory after an accident, the boys face a dilemma. To avoid returning to detention, they concoct a daring plan to keep the house running without him. But with every move, the risk of discovery looms. Can they maintain the facade, or will their past catch up with them, ending their chance at redemption?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3 (Graphic Novel)

Three chilling tales of curses, pranks, and arcade games with deadly consequences.

192 pages· 4,649 words· Est. 35 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 519 ratings
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Summary: In a world where fate is a dangerous game, Pete, Bob, and Toby face terrifying challenges. Pete's anger leads to a curse, Bob's prank spirals into horror, and Toby's arcade obsession turns deadly. Each story in this graphic novel collection from the Five Nights at Freddy's universe reveals the high cost of tempting fate. Will they survive the night, or will their darkest fears come to life? Dive into these spine-tingling tales and discover the sinister secrets lurking in the shadows. Beware, for even the bravest may find themselves haunted by these chilling stories.
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