Books like Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voigt

When ten‑year‑old Opal arrives in Naomi, Florida, she discovers friendship, community, and the healing power of a big ugly dog named Winn‑Dixie during her first summer in town.

When eccentric millionaire Samuel W. Westing dies, sixteen heirs race through riddles, blizzards, burglaries and bombs to solve his will and claim a mysterious $10 million inheritance.

El Deafo is a graphic novel by Cece Bell that follows a young girl who loses her hearing, learns to navigate the world with a hearing aid, and finds new friendships through humor and creativity.

After her mother leaves, thirteen‑year‑old Sal travels with her grandparents, retracing her mother’s path while recounting her friend Phoebe’s story of loss and understanding.

After their father disappears, a London family moves to the countryside where their adventures with a railway station and friendly locals bring hope and companionship.

An African‑American family from Flint, Michigan, heads south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, where the ordinary rhythms of their lives are disrupted by the events of the summer of 1963.

When Laura Ingalls and her family leave Wisconsin, they trek west to Kansas Territory, settle on the prairie, and begin a new life—only to be drawn into a dangerous conflict.

The Penderwicks follows four sisters, their two rabbit companions, and a curious new boy as they navigate adventures and family bonds during a summer vacation in Massachusetts.

A humorous look at sibling life and family change as the youngest member of the Baum family, Fudge, navigates school, moving, and the ups and downs of growing up.

Twelve‑year‑old Katie learns a difficult lesson about kindness and resilience when a life‑changing accident leaves her bedridden, challenging her to live up to her ailing cousin Helen’s example.

In the town of Greeley, a cruel tradition pits teenagers against pigeons on Pigeon Day. Thirteen‑year‑old Palmer faces the choice between joining the wringer’s brutal game or standing up against violence, discovering what courage really means.

A dog named Ginger changes the Pye children's lives.

Joan Didion chronicles the sudden loss of her husband and daughter, exploring grief, memory, and the complex bonds that bind family and life. An intimate memoir that examines mourning and the ritual of remembrance.

A mystery novel set in Paris that explores family secrets and the complicated relationship between a detective and the man she loves.

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew follows a father‑less family in New England who, despite living in poverty, remain joyful and resilient; their lives are transformed when a prosperous gentleman becomes their benefactor.

In pre‑Pearl Harbor New York City, the four Melendy siblings pool their small allowances and take turns buying a Saturday adventure, learning about family, cooperation, and the challenges of a modest urban life.

When Katie’s world collapses, her estranged grandmother Mary’s dementia forces a family reunion that reveals long‑hidden secrets, forcing Katie to confront her mother’s controlling ways, her own sexuality, and her future as she pieces together Mary’s past.

Rufus Moffat, a seven-year-old boy living with his widowed mother, experiences strange adventures while trying to learn ventroliquism.

First‑grader Jake, nicknamed "the Pain," and his third‑grade sister Abigail, "the Great One," chase adventure as they visit a beach with Grandma, a county fair with Aunt Diana, and a mall with Dad.

Saffy, a talented young artist, learns she was adopted and sets off on a quest to uncover her past after a grandfather leaves her a stone angel. With her siblings' support and a new friend, she travels to Siena to uncover clues to her heritage.

A teenage boy learns that his quiet, responsible sister suddenly turns into a dramatic, shouting whirlwind, and he must figure out if her sudden mood change will last forever.

Maggie and Vern face a crisis-riddled family: a brother in the hospital, a grandfather in jail, and a mother touring the rodeo. Together they confront challenges and learn how to keep their family united.

Follow the playful journey of Sam, Anastasia Krupnik’s younger brother, from his first breaths as a newborn to the mischievous antics of toddlerhood.

Finding the Words: Talking Children through the Tough Times is for parents or carers who want to build confidence in talking with their children about difficult subjects.Creating good channels of communication with our children is an essential aspect of parenting, but can often be challenging. This book emphasises the importance of self-awareness: how we need to reflect on ourselves and the way we are with our children before we can begin to foster meaningful communication. It emphasises the importance of knowing our own child's uniqueness ”“ we, as parents and carers, need to tailor our conversations, taking account of their individuality. Drawing on the author's extensive professional experience, this book also focuses on some key areas that may be difficult for children to talk about, such as parental separation, death, bullying and sexual abuse.