Books like The Child from the Sea by Elizabeth Goudge

When thirteen‑year‑old orphan Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor in 1842, she discovers a village shrouded in a centuries‑old feud, a myth of a Moon Princess and a little white horse, and a destiny to restore peace to the valley.

When Mary Lindsay inherits her aunt’s rural house, she discovers hidden family connections and the healing power of country living, prompting a quiet journey of self‑reflection in postbellum England.

A love story set during the Napoleonic Wars: Anthony O'Connell deserts to escape the sea, becomes Zachary Moon, and falls in love with Stella Sprigg in Devonshire, before fighting war and facing London’s hardships.

A complete 12‑book set of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid through Hard Luck, perfect for fans and collectors.

In an 1870s cathedral city, the shy Dean Adam Ayscough forms an unlikely friendship with timid watchmaker Isaac Peabody, sparking a spiritual awakening that heals both men and their community.

A generational saga tracing the Eliot family through war, love, and faith, as each member confronts personal trials and seeks deeper connection with one another and with God.

A coming‑of‑age tale that follows teenage girls as they form bonds over shared love for books in a library setting, weaving in themes of friendship, English literature, and the lives of widowers.

A mysterious sea child appears in a coastal village and befriends a lonely nine‑year‑old, sparking a gentle tale of friendship and wonder.

A talented musician from Novgorod so captivates the Sea King with his music that he is invited to marry one of the king’s daughters, embarking on a mythical sea‑bound adventure.

Set about 1940 on the windblown island of Pokenick, just off the coast of New Bedford, MA. Mab is spirited orphan who had been living with her Aunt Sarah in Iowa. Now she travels to Massachusetts to live with her Aunt Belinda Prior, where she will explore family history and make lasting friends in a close knit and quirky community.

In a Montana town, a veteran coping with PTSD and a newly-divorced woman named Jillian form an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives, exploring friendship, family, self‑confidence, and the complexities of ranch life.

Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid. With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him. Davy's YouTube channel has everything- awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait what? Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get. Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcu Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors.