Books About Family Estrangements

The Best Family Estrangements Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about family estrangements? 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 Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Family Estrangements

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2001

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

A teen detective uncovers danger and deception in Hollywood. Is her mother a victim or a suspect?

256 pages· 62,875 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 2,456 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Sammy Keyes, a sharp-witted teen detective, discovers her mother has reinvented herself in Hollywood. As her mom's glamorous facade crumbles, a rival actress is found dead next door. Sammy must unravel the mystery: is her mother a target or a suspect? With her mom's career and safety on the line, Sammy dives into a world of secrets and lies, where every clue could change everything. Can she solve the case before it's too late?
Lock and Key
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008

Lock and Key

Can she open her heart to a new life and love?

432 pages· 113,891 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 153,096 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ruby's life changes when she's left at her sister's doorstep. Adjusting to a new home and school, she faces the challenge of letting others in, especially the charming boy next door. Will Ruby embrace this new chapter or retreat into her old ways?
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