Books About Moving And Starting Over

The Best Moving And Starting Over Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about moving and starting over? 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 3 Favorite Books About Moving And Starting Over

The Stranger Next Door
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Stranger Next Door

A cat detective uncovers secrets behind neighborhood fires and vandalism.

162 pages· 32,422 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 891 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a new neighborhood, Alex's only friend is his cat, Pete. When mysterious fires and vandalism strike, Pete suspects the unfriendly new neighbor, Rocky, is hiding something. Can this feline detective uncover the truth and save the community from chaos? Dive into a world where a clever cat takes on a puzzling mystery, revealing secrets that could change everything.
Wildfire
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2023

Wildfire

A wildfire uproots a girl's life, forcing her to confront past friendships and climate change activism.

282 pages· 11,126 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 794 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: After a wildfire destroys her home, Julianna relocates to Portland, hoping to escape her past. But when Carson, a friend linked to the fire, reappears, she faces unresolved anger. Joining a conservation club, Julianna discovers the power of turning grief into action. Can she find healing and make a difference in the fight against climate change?
Star Gazer
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Star Gazer

A girl spends all her savings on a lame draft horse and vows to win a pulling contest.

144 pages· 51,976 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Jordan McKenzie has just moved to rural Michigan, where she admires the giant draft horses on nearby Amish and Mennonite farms. At a livestock auction she spends all her savings, without her mom's permission, to rescue Star Gazer, a lame and neglected mare headed for slaughter. With help from her Mennonite friend Jacob, Jordan nurses the mare back to health and learns to drive a team, hoping to beat Star Gazer's former owner in the log-pulling contest at the state fair.