Books About Foster Care Or Absent Parents

The Best Foster Care Or Absent Parents Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about foster care or absent parents? 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.

And Then, Boom!
The Shortlist

Our 1 Favorite Books About Foster Care Or Absent Parents

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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2024

And Then, Boom!

By Lisa Fipps

A boy faces homelessness, hunger, and a looming tornado, finding hope in unexpected places.

256 pages· 25,904 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 4,539 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Joe Oak's life is a series of storms. With an unreliable mom and no home, he clings to his journals and comic book heroes. As bills pile up and hunger looms, Joe's only companions are a stray dog and her pups. Alone and desperate, he faces an impending tornado. Can Joe find a way to land on his feet, or will this storm be his last? Discover the unexpected twists that redefine his journey.
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