Books About Parental Abandonment · 2 titles considered

The Best Parental Abandonment Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about parental abandonment? 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 Big Time
The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Parental Abandonment

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Big Time

By Tim Green · Football Genius series

A football prodigy's world shifts when a stranger claims to be his father.

288 pages· 49,790 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,348 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1983

A Solitary Blue

A boy seeks connection with his estranged mother, facing betrayal and loneliness.

256 pages· 75,420 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,590 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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