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The Best Foster Care Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about foster care? 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

City Spies

By James Ponti · Book #1 in the City Spies series

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

378 pages· 64,521 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 18,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999

Bud, Not Buddy

A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.

Newbery Medal (2000)
245 pages· 52,497 words· Est. 6 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 116,544 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Three Pennies

A foster girl seeks her birth mother before losing her chance at a forever home.

208 pages· 25,848 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

A boy's quest to reunite with his mother uncovers hidden truths and tests the meaning of home.

416 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,351 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2017

Greetings from Witness Protection!

An orphan joins a family in witness protection, facing danger and secrets from her past.

368 pages· 81,251 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,195 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

All the Impossible Things

A girl with wind powers must find her place amidst foster care chaos.

384 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,767 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Keeper of the Lost Cities

A telepathic girl must uncover her hidden identity before it's too late.

496 pages· 93,649 words· Est. 13 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 119,527 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Star Outside My Window

A girl believes her missing mum is a star and sets out to prove it.

320 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,641 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2020

Fighting Words

Two sisters face trauma and silence. Can they find their voices and heal?

272 pages· 49,943 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 14,309 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

One for the Murphys

A foster child must choose between her past and a new family life.

224 pages· 45,214 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 34,475 ratings
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Foster Care Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about foster care for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Room for Bear

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A bear seeks a new home, but can five ducks make room for him?

Zahra's Blessing

Ages 4–9 · 2022

A girl's Ramadan wish leads to unexpected blessings at a shelter.

Home for A While

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A foster child seeks trust and belonging in a new home.

Cody

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Can a mischievous Dalmatian find a home before Halloween?

Otto and Pio

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A squirrel's peaceful life is upended by an unexpected guest who changes everything.

Just Like a Mama

Ages 5–9 · 2020

An adopted girl finds love and home with her new family.

Flying High

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl's journey through foster care and her passion for gymnastics.

Lucky Dogs

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A girl fosters dogs, hoping to find them forever homes. Can she help a special-needs pup?

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Foster Care Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about foster care for developing and independent readers.

Monday's Not Coming

Ages 12–18 · 2018

A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?

Far from the Tree
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Far from the Tree

Ages 13–18 · 2017

Three teens, connected by blood, navigate adoption, family secrets, and belonging.

Extraordinary Birds

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl believes she's destined to fly, but a new foster home challenges her dreams.

The Season of Styx Malone

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Two brothers' adventure spirals as secrets threaten their wildest dreams.

Locomotion

Ages 11–16 · 2003

An orphaned boy uses poetry to cope and reunite with his sister.

Everything on a Waffle

Ages 10–14 · 2001

An 11-year-old's unwavering hope leads her on a journey of discovery after her parents vanish at sea.

Ruby Holler

Ages 8–12 · 2002

Orphaned twins find unexpected adventure and a chance at family in a mysterious place.

Nightfall

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Sophie must confront a hidden past to prevent history from repeating itself.

Sweep

Ages 8–12 · 2018

An orphaned chimney sweep discovers a mysterious ally in a soot golem.

Legacy

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Secrets unravel, forcing Sophie and friends into a web of dangerous truths and blurred loyalties.

The Little Leftover Witch

Ages 8–12 · 1960

A witch stranded with a human family discovers the magic of belonging.

My Life as a Youtuber

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Derek juggles Youtube dreams and keeping his monkey, Frank, from leaving. Can he solve both challenges?

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