Books About Trailer Parks

The Best Trailer Parks Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about trailer parks? 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 Trailer Parks

Hope Is a Ferris Wheel
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Hope Is a Ferris Wheel

A young girl discovers her dreams through a poetry club in a new town.

272 pages· 45,132 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 1,510 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ten-year-old Star navigates life in a California trailer park after moving from Oregon. Joining a poetry club, she uncovers hidden hopes and dreams, challenging her understanding of herself. Can Star find her place and voice in this new world?
You May Already Be a Winner
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

You May Already Be a Winner

A girl plans to win a million dollars to escape her challenging life.

368 pages· 53,783 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,006 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Twelve-year-old Olivia Hales dreams of escaping Sunny Pines Trailer Park with her sister, Berkeley. Her plan? Win a million dollars. But between fixing swamp coolers, writing to an absent dad, and entering sweepstakes, Olivia juggles adult responsibilities. As she petitions neighbors for a circus and spies to impress a friend, Olivia wonders who will care for her. Can unexpected allies help her find hope and family where she least expects it?
The Boo Hag Flex
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Boo Hag Flex

A creature stalks Shady Pines, and Tasha must uncover the truth before it's too late.

208 pages· 38,425 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 340 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Tasha Washington's summer at Shady Pines trailer park turns eerie when an elderly neighbor dies mysteriously. Her new friend Ellie claims a creature is behind it, but Tasha is skeptical. As more residents fall ill and a book of hoodoo legends surfaces, Tasha must confront the chilling possibility that the stories are real. Can she unravel the mystery before the lurking danger claims another victim?