Books About Family Estrangement

The Best Family Estrangement Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

The Boys in the Boat
The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Family Estrangement

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2015

The Boys in the Boat

By Daniel James Brown

Nine boys defy odds at the 1936 Olympics, challenging Hitler's elite rowers.

227 pages· 50,438 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 15,930 ratings
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Summary: In 1936, nine working-class boys from the American West defy expectations at the Berlin Olympics. Led by Joe Rantz, a determined teenager with nothing to lose, they face off against Hitler's elite rowing team. Can their grit and unity overcome the odds and make history? This tale of perseverance and hope captures the spirit of a generation determined to prove that American resolve can triumph over tyranny. Discover the journey of these unlikely heroes in a story that resonates with courage and determination.
Chapter Book · 2024

The Housemaid's Wedding

Book #2.5 in the The Housemaid series

A bride's dream wedding day turns into a fight for survival against an unknown threat.

63 pages· 14,090 words
3.3/5 Goodreads · 409,321 ratings
Summary: On what should be her perfect wedding day, a bride faces a chilling reality: someone wants her dead before she can say 'I do.' As the clock ticks down to her vows, she must uncover the identity of her would-be killer. Will she outsmart the danger lurking in the shadows, or will her dream day become her last? With every moment, the stakes rise, and the line between love and peril blurs. Can she survive to see her happily ever after, or will her wedding day end in tragedy?
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