Books About Parental Abandonment

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
#4 in Series
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Our 2 Favorite Books About Parental Abandonment

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Big Time

By Tim Green · Book #4 in the 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 · 2,349 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Troy White, a football prodigy, is riding high with the Atlanta Falcons and a state championship win. But his world is upended when a lawyer arrives, claiming to be his father. As Troy navigates newfound family ties and high-stakes deals, he must balance his dreams with the reality of his past. Will he achieve his lifelong goal of reuniting with his father, or will the pressures of fame and family tear him apart? Dive into a gripping tale of ambition, identity, and the true meaning of family.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1983

A Solitary Blue

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

Newbery Honor (1984)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1984)
256 pages· 75,420 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,606 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jeff Greene, abandoned by his mother at seven, finds solace in her warmth years later. Summers in Charleston promise happiness, but a shattering betrayal leaves him grappling with loneliness. Can Jeff overcome the emotional void and find his way back to hope?
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