Looking for excellent children's books about orphans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.
A boy raised by ghosts must face dangers beyond the graveyard.
Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.
A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.
A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
A girl inherits a magical farm and must choose between two worlds.
Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.
A quest unfolds as Anne faces riddles and monstrous foes, with dragons hiding secrets.
A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.
Sturdy, inviting books about orphans for the youngest readers and listeners.
An orphan navigates London's underworld seeking family and belonging.
Discover classic tales through simple words and felted scenes for young readers.
Discover classic tales through simple words and felted scenes for young readers.
Discover Pip's journey through family, fortune, and love in a classic tale for young readers.
Discover Pip's journey from orphan to city adventurer in a classic retelling.
An orphan's misadventures unfold on a farm, sparking laughter and heartwarming moments.
Three restless kittens resist bedtime until Mama Cat's soothing lullaby works its magic.
Illustrated read-alouds about orphans for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A tea party turns chaotic when a mischievous guest arrives. Can friendship mend the mess?
Five orphans escape a sinister threat to find their true family.
Can Felix and Zelda evade capture in a world eager to betray them for a reward?
Three Christmas wishes intertwine: a home, a child, and a family. Can they all come true?
A foster child seeks trust and belonging in a new home.
A tomcat's discovery challenges his carefree life and independence.
An orphan girl must prove her worth to a skeptical family at Green Gables.
A young girl faces heartbreak as she leaves her grandmother for a new life in America.
A young boy leads a perilous journey across war-torn lands, seeking safety and hope.
A wild child meets civilization. Can they coexist?
A puppy searches for the perfect boy this Christmas.
A boy learns the power of music through a tale of bravery aboard the Titanic.
Longer stories about orphans for developing and independent readers.
A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach
A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.
A foster girl seeks her birth mother before losing her chance at a forever home.
A boy's world shatters when a gang rivalry spirals out of control.
An orphan joins a family in witness protection, facing danger and secrets from her past.
A girl with bear legs seeks her true identity in a perilous forest.
A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.
Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.
A girl believes her missing mum is a star and sets out to prove it.
A girl with wind powers must find her place amidst foster care chaos.
A foster child must choose between her past and a new family life.
A girl vanishes, and only her best friend notices. Can she uncover the truth?
