Books About Moving Houses

The Best Moving Houses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about moving houses? 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 Fresh New Face of Griselda
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Moving Houses

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Fresh New Face of Griselda

By Jennifer Torres

A girl must sell lip gloss to save her family's future after losing their home.

272 pages· 41,556 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Summary: Griselda "Geez" Zaragoza faces a shattered world when her family loses their home. With her father's business bankrupt, Geez's confidence crumbles. Joining her sister Maribel in selling Alma Cosmetics, Geez concocts a plan: sell enough lip gloss to win a prize that could revive her dad's dreams. As she navigates this challenge, Geez learns that home and hope are crafted anew. Will her efforts be enough to rebuild what was lost?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The 12 Screams of Christmas

A haunted house rehearsal threatens to turn a Christmas play into a nightmare.

192 pages· 29,805 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 795 ratings
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Summary: Kate Welles dreams of starring in her school's Christmas play, but her troublesome friend Courtney stands in the way. Forced to cooperate, they must rehearse in a mysterious house with a dark past. As they uncover its secrets, the line between festive cheer and spine-tingling fear blurs. Will they survive the 12 Screams of Christmas, or will the spirits of the house claim them? Discover the chilling twist that redefines Christmas spirit.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The House That Wasn't There

Two neighbors uncover magical connections that bind them together.

288 pages· 57,683 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,102 ratings
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Summary: Alder's peaceful life is disrupted when Oak's family moves in and cuts down the walnut tree between their homes. As they navigate new schools and uneasy beginnings, Alder and Oak discover mysterious, magical links connecting them. Can they unravel these puzzles together, or will their differences keep them apart? Dive into a tale of unexpected friendships and the unseen threads that bind us all.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Time of Green Magic

A new family, a mysterious house, and secrets that could change everything.

240 pages· 45,086 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,664 ratings
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Summary: Abi's life changes when her family moves into a mysterious, ivy-covered house. As strange events unfold, she and her stepbrothers, Max and Louis, must uncover the home's secrets. Books become portals, a mysterious creature appears, and love and loss intertwine. Can they navigate the magic and danger lurking within their new home?
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