Books About Family Issues

The Best Family Issues Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

Katie and the Cupcake War
#9 in Series
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Katie and the Cupcake War

By Coco Simon · Book #9 in the Cupcake Diaries series

Can Katie mend a broken friendship with sweet-talking and courage?

160 pages· 24,746 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,142 ratings
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Summary: Katie's world was turned upside down when her best friend Callie left her for the Popular Girls Club. Now, surrounded by her supportive Cupcake Club friends, Katie still feels the sting of betrayal. Determined to confront Callie, Katie must navigate the tricky path of mending their fractured friendship. Will she find the right words to heal old wounds, or will the past prove too difficult to overcome? Dive into this heartfelt tale of courage, friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Emma on Thin Icing

By Coco Simon · Book #3 in the Cupcake Diaries series

Emma juggles jobs to afford her dream dress for a wedding. Can she manage it all?

160 pages· 29,297 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,171 ratings
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Summary: Emma is thrilled to be a junior bridesmaid, but her dream dress is pricey. With her mom out of work, Emma takes on extra jobs, from babysitting to dog-walking, to afford it. As responsibilities pile up, she wonders if she's taken on too much. Can Emma balance her commitments and still enjoy the wedding?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Camp Rolling Hills

Summer camp turns chaotic as a prank war erupts. Can two unlikely allies restore peace?

256 pages· 47,075 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
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Summary: At Camp Rolling Hills, Stephanie, known as Slimey, eagerly returns for a summer escape, while newcomer Bobby, dubbed Smelly, dreads the experience. As they bond, a fierce girls-versus-boys prank war erupts, threatening camp harmony. With bunks raided and chaos unfolding, can Slimey and Smelly navigate the madness and restore peace? Discover the magic and mayhem of summer camp in this hilarious adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Scandal

By John Grisham · Book #6 in the Theodore Boone series

A young legal prodigy uncovers a school cheating scandal, risking his future to seek justice.

240 pages· 40,190 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,851 ratings
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, a budding lawyer, faces a new challenge when a cheating scandal rocks his town. With an anonymous tip sparking an investigation into suspicious test scores, Theo's insider knowledge becomes crucial. As he navigates the murky waters of academic deceit, Theo must rely on his instincts to uncover the truth. Will he manage to expose the culprits without jeopardizing his own future? In this gripping tale, Theo's determination and legal acumen are put to the ultimate test, making for a thrilling adventure that questions the cost of doing what's right.
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