Books About Found Family · 85 titles considered

The Best Found Family Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about found family? 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 10 Favorite Books About Found Family

The Girl Who Speaks Bear
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Girl Who Speaks Bear

By Sophie Anderson

A girl with bear legs seeks her true identity in a perilous forest.

304 pages· 66,267 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 5,661 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Yanka, known for her unusual size and strength, wakes to find her legs transformed into bear legs. Feeling out of place in her village, she ventures into the Snow Forest with her pet weasel, Mousetrap, to uncover the truth about her mysterious origins. As she navigates the forest's dangers, Yanka discovers that the fantastical tales she grew up with are real. But as she nears the truth, a terrifying event threatens to trap her in the forest forever. Will Yanka find where she truly belongs, or will the forest claim her?
Nimona (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

Nimona (Graphic Novel)

By ND Stevenson

A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.

266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 194,948 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Nimona, a daring shapeshifter, teams up with villain Lord Ballister Blackheart to expose the kingdom's so-called heroes. As their antics spiral into chaos, Blackheart discovers Nimona's powers are as enigmatic as her past. Can they reveal the truth without unleashing something far more dangerous? Dive into a world of dragons, science, and unexpected alliances where nothing is as it seems.
The Fog Diver
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Fog Diver

By Joel Ross · Book #1 in the Fog Diver series

In a sky-bound world, slum kids risk all to reach a city that holds the cure for a deadly mist.

Cybils Award (2015)
352 pages· 58,696 words· Est. 8 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,498 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world where mountaintops are humanity's last refuge, thirteen-year-old Chess and his friends sail above a deadly mist, scavenging to survive. But survival isn't enough. They must reach Port Oro to save their beloved Mrs. E from fogsickness. Pursued by the ruthless Lord Kodoc, who seeks Chess's secret, they face perilous skies and hidden fears. Will they find the cure before it's too late?
The Unadoptables
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Unadoptables

By Hana Tooke

Five orphans escape a sinister threat to find their true family.

256 pages· 73,963 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,082 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1880 Amsterdam, five orphans—Lotta, Egg, Fenna, Sem, and Milou—are deemed 'unadoptable' by their cruel matron. When a sinister gentleman threatens to separate them, they embark on a daring escape across frozen canals. As they navigate hidden paths and unravel secrets, they must outwit a corrupt sea captain and a nosy neighbor. Can they uncover the truth about Milou's origins and find the family they've always longed for? Their journey is filled with mystery, danger, and the hope of discovering where they truly belong.
Fairest
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Fairest

By Gail Carson Levine · Book #2 in the Ella Enchanted series

A girl with a magical voice faces palace intrigue and a queen's dangerous demand to save her kingdom.

334 pages· 58,029 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 69,741 ratings
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Summary: Aza, gifted with an extraordinary voice but lacking beauty, becomes lady-in-waiting to a new queen. When the queen demands a perilous favor, Aza is thrust into a web of palace intrigue involving a magic mirror, a charming prince, and a jealous queen. As an injured king's fate hangs in the balance, Aza must navigate this treacherous maze to protect herself and her kingdom. Can she uncover the truth and find her own strength amidst the shadows?
Rule of Wolves
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$2184
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Rule of Wolves

By Leigh Bardugo · King of Scars Duology series

A young king, a general and a spy fight to save their nation from invasion.

608 pages· 160,250 words· Est. 15 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 184,549 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade Ravka, King Nikolai Lantsov must summon all his ingenuity, charm and even the monster within to win the fight. General Zoya Nazyalensky must embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs, while Nina Zenik wages war from deep undercover inside the enemy capital. Together they must forge a future in the darkness, or watch a nation fall.
Atana and the Jade Mermaid
Graphic Nov.
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Atana and the Jade Mermaid

By Vivian Zhou · Book #2 in the Atana series

A mermaid, firebird, and witch race to restore magic before their world collapses.

256 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 337 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Atana, a mermaid, teams up with Ren, the last firebird, and Cosmos, a witch, to mend their world's broken magic. As secrets lurk beneath the sea, their quest threatens their friendship and the future of magic. Can they overcome the past's shadows to save their world?
Masters of Disguise
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Masters of Disguise

By Lisa McMann · Book #6 in the The Forgotten Five series

Supernatural kids on the run must outsmart a corrupt president before an election changes everything.

336 pages· 70,898 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 297 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a race against time, five supernatural kids become public enemies when their identities are exposed. With a corrupt president determined to maintain power, they must master disguise and infiltrate a high-stakes campaign event. As they navigate danger, Cabot's parents, double agents, are arrested, leaving a critical secret untold. Can the kids outwit a new, unseen threat before it's too late?
Deer Run Home
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2024

Deer Run Home

By Ann Clare LeZotte

A Deaf girl struggles to reveal a dangerous secret in a world that refuses to listen.

224 pages· 14,591 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 1,260 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Effie, isolated by her family's refusal to learn sign language, harbors a dangerous secret about her abusive stepfather. With only her interpreter, Miss Kathy, understanding her, Effie faces a daunting choice: remain silent or risk everything to be heard. As her world teeters on the brink, Effie must decide if revealing the truth is worth the peril it brings. In a story told in verse, Effie's journey explores the power of communication, the courage to speak out, and the hope of finding a place where she truly belongs.
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Found Family Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about found family for preschool and elementary-age readers.

An Extraordinary Egg
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An Extraordinary Egg

Ages 4–7 · 1948

Three frogs find an egg, but what hatches isn't what they expect. Is it really a chicken?

Dewey
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Dewey

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A library cat questions his role when young visitors prove challenging. Can he find his true purpose?

Little Ghost and the Robot
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Little Ghost and the Robot

Ages 4–7 · 2026

Two outsiders, one emotional and one logical, set off together across a bustling city.

Mario Takes Off!
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Mario Takes Off!

Ages 4–7 · 2026

Join an intergalactic quest as Mario and friends face cosmic challenges.

Smurfs: Book of Magic
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$699

Smurfs: Book of Magic

Ages 4–8 · 2025

Join a quest through the Smurf-Verse to uncover its greatest mystery.

Green Team!
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Green Team!

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Join the Ninja Turtles in a battle of epic martial arts action.

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Found Family Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about found family for developing and independent readers.

Journey to the River Sea
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$999

Journey to the River Sea

Ages 8–12 · 2001

An orphan's Amazon journey reveals family secrets and a hidden inheritance.

Killer Instinct
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Killer Instinct

Ages 13–17 · 2014

A copycat killer targets teens with crime-solving skills. Can they outsmart him before it's too late?

Crooked Kingdom
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$1499

Crooked Kingdom

Ages 12–18 · 2016

A crew's survival hinges on outsmarting powerful foes in a city of secrets.

Listen to the Moon
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$1999

Listen to the Moon

Ages 10–14 · 2014

A lost girl, a war-torn family, and a ship's fateful journey intertwine in mystery and survival.

Misfit Mansion
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Graphic Nov.
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$2299

Misfit Mansion

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A monster girl seeks a family in a human town, uncovering dark secrets.

Lady Midnight
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Lady Midnight

Ages 14–17 · 2016

A young Shadowhunter seeks vengeance and uncovers a deadly plot threatening her world.

The Dragon Prince
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Graphic Nov.
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$999

The Dragon Prince

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Three heroes must unite to prevent war and restore peace in a divided world.

Star Knights
Graphic Nov.
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Star Knights

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A frog's quest to become a knight leads to a magical adventure.

The Midnight Children
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The Midnight Children

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy discovers mysterious children hiding secrets in a small town.

No Flying in the House
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$999

No Flying in the House

Ages 7–9 · 1970

A girl discovers she's half-fairy and must choose between magic and her beloved talking dog.

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