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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Bridge Home
Homeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.
208 pages· 34,537 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,969 ratings
$16.99
Books About Homelessness · 75 titles considered
The Best Homelessness Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about homelessness? 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 Homelessness
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2006
Tyrell
By Coe Booth · Book #1 in the Tyrell series
A teen struggles with homelessness, love, and the lure of crime. Will he escape his father's fate?
310 pages· 85,285 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,087 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
Wolf Hollow
By Lauren Wolk
A girl confronts escalating cruelty in her town, risking everything to defend an innocent outcast.
304 pages· 60,499 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,429 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998
Holes
By Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator), Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Holes series
A cursed boy digs for secrets at a mysterious camp.
233 pages· 47,105 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,390,684 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015
Crenshaw
Can an imaginary cat help a struggling family find hope and stability?
272 pages· 25,030 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,905 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958
The Family Under the Bridge
By Natalie Savage Carlson, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
An old man's solitary life changes when he finds three children needing a home under a Paris bridge.
97 pages· 17,723 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 17,186 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978
The Clown of God
A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.
48 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,480 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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$1140
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007
Great Joy
By Kate DiCamillo, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)
A girl finds unexpected inspiration from a mysterious organ grinder at Christmas.
32 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,467 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
By Karina Yan Glaser · Book #4 in the The Vanderbeekers series
A hidden identity in the garden challenges the Vanderbeekers' compassion.
351 pages· 50,086 words· Est. 7 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,828 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things
A city darkens, a boy is lost, and a girl seeks answers in a magical forest.
256 pages· 48,458 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 422 ratings
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Homelessness Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about homelessness for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$999
Mortimer's Christmas Manger
Ages 4–8 · 2005
A holiday tale that warms hearts and unites families.
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$799
Fly Away Home
Ages 4–7 · 1991
A homeless boy finds hope in an airport when a trapped bird gains freedom.
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$1699
Hey, Dog
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A boy's love helps a stray dog trust again.
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$1600
I Am a Bear
Ages 4–8 · 2010
A homeless bear finds hope in an unexpected friendship.
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$799
The Little Match Girl
Ages 4–8 · 1845
A poor girl's matches light up her cold, fleeting world.
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$1899
Be Who You Are
Ages 3–6 · 2001
Celebrate your uniqueness and embrace who you truly are.
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$1795
Monty and the Poodles
Ages 5–7 · 2019
A scruffy pooch and a poodle defy exclusion to create a home for all.
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$1995
On Our Street
Ages 5–8 · 2018
Explore poverty's impact and learn how kids can make a difference.
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$999
The Christmas Eve Tree
Ages 5–8 · 2015
A homeless boy finds hope in a forgotten Christmas tree.
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$1295
McDuff Moves In
Ages 3–6 · 1997
A stray dog finds an unexpected home.
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$1699
Dorothea Lange
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A photographer captures the faces of the Great Depression, revealing untold stories.
Laika the Astronaut
Ages 0–5 · 2013
A stray dog vanishes in space, but her journey is far from over.
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Homelessness Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about homelessness for developing and independent readers.
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$1699
My Jasper June
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Two lost girls find solace in a secret summer hideaway, but can their friendship withstand reality's return?
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$799
Stay
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A girl in a shelter must reunite a lost dog with its family before it's too late.
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$799
No Fixed Address
Ages 10–13 · 2018
A trivia-loving boy must keep his homelessness secret while competing for a life-changing game show prize.
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$999
Sweep
Ages 8–12 · 2018
An orphaned chimney sweep discovers a mysterious ally in a soot golem.
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$899
Fast Break
Ages 10–+ · 2015
A boy's journey from survival to state finals tests his trust and dreams.
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$799
Kit: Turning Things Around
Ages 8–12 · 2014
Can one girl bring hope to homeless kids during the Depression's darkest days?
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$1799
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
Ages 10–14 · 2024
A boy's quest to keep his family together when his mom vanishes.
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$2199
Mr Stink
Ages 9–12 · 2009
A mysterious tramp changes a girl's life forever.
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$899
Almost Home
Ages 10–+ · 2012
Homeless in Chicago, a girl learns resilience and gratitude amidst life's challenges.
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$699
Catwings Return
Ages 5–9 · 1989
Winged cats return to a changed city, uncovering a hidden surprise.
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$899
Paper Things
Ages 10–+ · 2015
Ari navigates school and friendships while secretly homeless with her brother.
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$1699
Shelter
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A girl faces homelessness, bullies, and a storm, seeking hope in adversity.