Books like The lucky star by Judy Young

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 follows eighth‑grader Ramona as she navigates a new school, new friends, and the challenges of growing up, all while balancing family expectations and her mischievous sense of humor.

A sixth‑grade girl faces the reality of parents divorcing and learns that sometimes families cannot stay together.

Ruby, abandoned by her mother, must adjust to a life of privilege in her sister Cora’s house while learning to trust again amid family secrets and a new friendship with Nate.

A young woman runs away from home, facing challenges and seeking help from her friends and family to find her way back to stability and redemption. The novel explores themes of friendship, family problems, and the difficult choices people face when they feel trapped in their situations. The story is a poignant tale of resilience and hope, offering readers a heartwarming and realistic portrayal of a common experience that many readers can relate to. The characters are relatable, and the narrative is both uplifting and thought-provoking, making this a valuable addition to the Christian fiction genre and a must-read for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on overcoming adversity and finding their way back to a better life.

A counting book in rhyme presents various marine animals and their children, from a mother manatee and her little calf one to a mother octopus and her little babies ten. Numerals are hidden in each illustration.

When she must step into her mother’s role in depression‑plagued Kentucky, twelve‑year‑old Amanda finds a brief escape to Memphis, where she expands her world while deepening her appreciation for her family and roots.

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, two sisters chip bricks to survive; the older, Yasmin, dreams of school and a better future as she grapples with child labor and family responsibilities.

Eleven‑year‑old Terpsichore joins her father’s family as they relocate from Wisconsin to Alaska in 1934, embracing new frontier life with adventure, resilience, and a fresh start.

Set in 1930 Maine, "Better to Wish" follows eight‑year‑old Abby Nichols as she balances family duties and her dream of becoming a writer amidst the Great Depression.

In a world facing an alien threat, Earth's survivors must choose between self‑preservation and protecting what makes humanity human.

High‑school freshman Kate juggles a heart‑broken family, a chicken farm, and an elderly father’s promise to protect her brother, all while facing bullying and academic pressure in Maryland’s high‑school classrooms.

"Fascinating and extraordinary, thrilling and poignant, My Judy Garland Life will speak to anyone who has ever nursed an obsession or held a candle to a star. Judy Garland has been an important figure in Susie Boyt's life since she was three years old, comforting, inspiring and at times disturbing her. In this unique book, Boyt travels deep into the underworld of hero worship, reviewing through the prism of Judy our understanding of rescue, consolation, love, grief and fame. What does it mean to adore someone you don't know? What is the proper husbandry of a twenty-first century obsession? Boyt's journey takes in a duetting breakfast with Mickey Rooney, a Munchkin luncheon, tea with the largest collector of Garlandia, an illicit late-night spree at the Minnesota Judy Garland Museum and a breathless, semi-sacred encounter with Miss Liza Minnelli ..."--Amazon.com.

In north London, teenage friends Cat and Mouse navigate school life, art, and the risk of police attention while uncovering secrets that threaten their budding friendship.

A teenage girl records her family's journey as they become migrant workers in California during the Dust Bowl era.

A 15‑year‑old teenager and his younger brother flee home during the Great Depression, only to return and mend their family life after a lengthy journey.