Books About Missing Friends

The Best Missing Friends Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about missing friends? 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.

Meet Me on Mercer Street
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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Missing Friends

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Meet Me on Mercer Street

A young artist returns to find her friend missing and her neighborhood changed. Can her sketches uncover the truth?

192 pages· 12,287 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
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Summary: Kacie, an aspiring artist, returns to Mercer Street to find her friend Nisha missing and the neighborhood transformed. With her sketchbook in hand, she must unravel the mystery behind the boarded-up corner store and the tense atmosphere among the adults. As Kacie navigates these changes, her keen observational skills might be the key to uncovering the truth. Will she discover what happened to Nisha and how she fits into this shifting world? Dive into a tale of friendship, mystery, and self-discovery in a neighborhood full of secrets.
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Pinky Got Out!

By Michael Portis, Lori Richmond (Illustrator) · Pinky series

A flamingo escapes the zoo to join a school tour. Can he blend in and avoid capture?

40 pages· 253 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 163 ratings
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Summary: Pinky, a mischievous flamingo, escapes his zoo enclosure to join Penny and her classmates on their tour. As Pinky hilariously attempts to blend in with various animals, Penny spots him and shares the secret with her friends. Will Pinky manage to stay hidden, or will his antics lead to his capture? Young readers will delight in spotting Pinky on each page and wonder if he can truly fly the coop.
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