A refreshing, middle-grade chapter book about a girl, Bea, who is learning how to adjust to life in a blended family. When her parents first got divorced, Bea started a journal where she documented all the things in her life that would stay the same. At the top of this list is her parents' unconditional love for her. Whenever Bea hits a low point or is dealing with a new challenge, she refers to this list to keep herself grounded. An inspiring, helpful chapter book for tweens and teens dealing with changes at home.
Divorce Chapter Books for Teens
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially hard for teens who are dealing with lots of other changes in their lives. Their hormones are in a state of flux, often causing moodiness and emotional instability. Teens are starting to encounter more complex social scenarios that are confusing to navigate, and they face a new kind of peer pressure. Divorce workbooks and journals and can be very beneficial in helping adolescents work through their emotions in a healthy and productive way. Even the most confident teens can suddenly feel insecure. So when parents split up smack in the middle of this challenging period, they can feel even more alone, isolated, and emotional than ever before. Parents are often looking for guidance to help tweens who are at risk to engage in dangerous behaviors in response to the stress, fighting, and disruption happening at home. These novels for tweens about divorce can help in a number of ways. They will relate to the characters in these books and all of the obstacles they face when their parents get divorced. For little siblings, check out children's books about divorce with pictures and messaging geared toward younger readers.
For the 10+ audience, this book written in interview format as three kids discuss their experiences as a blended family. The authors of the book are the children themselves. They share a very open account of their unique experiences, both the highs and the lows, of dealing with the dynamics of divorce and remarriage.
Check out this book for middle-grade readers that explores all of the fun, bonding activities that occur when a boy has his dad all to himself. A third grade boy learns to embrace his second home and new neighbors. Pizza dinners, pancake breakfasts, school projects and new adventures can be more exciting in a whole different setting. This illustrative book expertly addresses the inner emotions of a young boy grappling with a changing family dynamic.
Sometimes the best advice for kids comes directly from kids who have experienced it themselves. In this helpful guide, two pre-teens provide a lot of insightful information on how to navigate multiple households. They also address the roller coaster of emotions that kids will experience. The most important message this book delivers is that perhaps divorce is not the end of the world.
In this Newbery Medal winning book by Beverly Cleary, a fourth grade boy, Leigh, gets the surprise of a lifetime when his favorite author responds to his letter. A relationship through written correspondence soon develops. Mr. Henshaw turns out to be a a remarkable friend and mentor for Leigh, who is struggling with the recent divorce of his parents and an absentee father, amongst other things.
Dear Sweet Pea is middle-grade chapter book about girl who navigates her parents' most unusual separation while dealing with all other social issues that plague adolescents. Patricia, otherwise known as Sweet Pea, is dumbfounded when her parents split up but purchase identical houses on the same street. As she comes to terms with this strange new family life, she contends with an ex-best friend and lands herself in the role of local advice columnist.
In this complex and timely novel, an 11 year old girl spends her life bouncing back and forth between the homes of her divorced parents. Her attempt to find balance with this difficult lifestyle is further compounded by an identity issue. As the offspring of a black father and white mother, she struggles to feel whole. There are many layers to unpack in a book that does not gloss over the reality faced by many kids in mixed race, blended families.
You can count on Judy Blume to deliver a book that resonates with pre-adolescent, independent readers. Karen is desperate to keep her family together. Her father moved out weeks ago and her mother seems happy about the divorce. It seems like Karen is the only one who is falling apart, so she hatches a plant to restore the Newman family. Along the way, she learns that maybe it's not the end of the world.
Winnie's parents drop a bombshell at the end of her fourth grade. They announce they are getting divorced, and that Winnie will split her timely equally between both houses. Therefore, one day a week she will sleep in a treehouse equidistant between both of them. Winnie is less than thrilled with this arrangement and invites several friends to join her in their "embassy". Everyone has their own unique demands in this coming-of-age novel about friendship, family, and life lessons.
Raymie Nightingale carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her father has abandoned the family, so she concocts a plan that she believes will lure him back home. A National Book Award finalist, this coming-of-age novel weaves together a story of heartbreak and friendship. A relatable tale of divorce that will resonate with middle grade readers.
A graphic novel for tweens tackles many complex issues. Tori is already balancing her life with both her mother and father, both of whom treat her like a baby. As if moving back and forth between two homes wasn't difficult enough, Tori is dealing with friendship issues. Fortunately, she is a creative writer who likes to get lost in her fantasy stories. The magic, fairies and witches that come to life in her journal help her cope with a complicated reality.
An extraordinary guide designed to help kids navigate the many complicated aspects of separation and divorce. The book is filled with tips on resiliency and managing complex schedules. Kids are also advised on how to stay out of the conflict while also maintaining relationships with both their mothers and fathers. It's a time-tested, invaluable book for kids who will learn how to come out stronger and more self-reliant than ever before.
The Mendoza sisters, Racquel and Lucinda, are struggling with their parents' split. Their relationship is strained as the girls cope very differently with their home life. Racquel tries to take charge and control everything she can, while Lucinda retreats into her music and skating. Just when Racquel thinks that she can orchestrate a reunion between her parents, she discovers that her father has a girlfriend. And to make matters worse, Lucinda actually likes her! Despite some well-planned schemes, Racquel finally realizes that acceptance may just be the best path.
Phoebe loves her life living in New York City. But when her parents divorce and she is forced to move to the suburbs with her father, this ninth grader is not happy. She misses her friends in the city and is anxious about starting life over at a new school. Riding the train in to NYC every weekend to visit her mom is getting old, too. When her mom announces that she is getting remarried, Phoebe feels like things went from bad to worse. A story about divorce that tweens will appreciate and understand.
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