Books About Foster Cares

The Best Foster Cares Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about foster cares? 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 5 Favorite Books About Foster Cares

Fast Break
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2015

Fast Break

A boy's journey from survival to state finals tests his trust and dreams.

288 pages· 59,389 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 1,617 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Twelve-year-old Jayson, left alone after his mother's death, is caught stealing sneakers and placed with the Lawtons. Struggling to fit in, he must learn to trust and believe in himself. His dream? To play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium. But can he overcome his past and seize a brighter future? Jayson's journey is about more than basketball; it's about finding where he truly belongs.
Mountain Dog
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Mountain Dog

A boy finds healing and love with a search-and-rescue dog in a new, wild world.

240 pages· 17,708 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,745 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Tony's life changes when his mother goes to jail, sending him to live with an unknown uncle in Sierra Nevada. Amidst the wilderness, Tony's troubled past begins to mend. With his uncle and a loyal search-and-rescue dog named Gabe, Tony learns to track animals, finds community at the Cowboy Church, and makes friends at the Mountain School. As he navigates this unfamiliar terrain, Tony discovers the power of unconditional love through Gabe, offering him hope and a new beginning.
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?
Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood

A storm reveals a mysterious boy and strange treasures, leading Sylvia on a quest for belonging and truth.

320 pages· 70,782 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 471 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Sylvia Doe, a spirited thirteen-year-old, has always felt out of place, except with Mason, the caretaker at Highground Home for Children. When a fierce storm floods her mountain valley, Sylvia discovers glittering gemstones and a mysterious boy in the river. As she rescues him, questions swirl: Who is he, and why does she feel so connected to him? Their journey through a world of wonders and dangers will test Sylvia's courage and uncover secrets that could change everything. Can she find where she truly belongs amidst the chaos and mystery?
Dirt Bike Runaway
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$2654
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1983

Dirt Bike Runaway

A runaway teen's motorcycle skills lead him into danger.

167 pages· 31,059 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 112 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Peter, a motorcycle prodigy, escapes his foster home seeking freedom. But his journey takes a perilous turn when he encounters three dangerous strangers. Can his racing skills save him from the trouble that awaits both on and off the track?