Books like And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle
Phillipa "Flip" Hunter arrives at a Swiss boarding school haunted by the loss of her mother and longing for her father in Connecticut. Feeling out of place among more refined peers, she finds solace in sketching and mountain walks. A chance encounter with a French boy named Paul sparks a fragile romance that grows alongside her confidence. The novel follows Flip as she navigates the paranoia of a secret relationship, ages of prohibition on dating, and personal healing with the support of Paul and her new art teacher, Madame Perceval. As Flip confronts her own past and those around her, she learns to assist others and find her place in the world.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Madeleine L'Engle
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to And Both Were Young (15 similar books)
In Camp Green Lake, a boy named Stanley Yelnats must dig endless holes for a supposedly reformatory camp that really hides a buried truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A magical, time‑travel adventure for young readers, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg and Charles Murry, the children of a missing father who was working on a tesseract. The novel blends science, fantasy, and strong family bonds, and was awarded the Newbery Medal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A solitary Chumash girl is left on San Nicolas Island and must learn to survive alone, mastering skills traditionally reserved for men while facing danger, hunger and loneliness.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Caddie Woodlawn, a Newbery‑Medal‑winning historical novel by Carol Ryrie Brink, follows a spirited Wisconsin farm girl as she navigates frontier life, family bonds, and friendships in 19th‑century America.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
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.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A continuation of Alcott’s beloved series, Jo’s Boys reunites former Plumfield classmates as they adjust to new life roles.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the magical boarding school Ever After High, children of legendary fairytale figures must decide whether to seal their future by signing the Storybook of Legends, confronting fate, friendship, and the choice between destiny and self‑authorship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Junie B. Jones finds herself in a new school, struggling to adjust and wearing eyeglasses as a result.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Ivy is asked to step into her missing twin’s shoes at Rookwood Boarding School, only to discover a secret that forces her to mimic her sister’s every move.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Wilma, an eighth‑grade student, wishes to become the most popular girl at her school, she rapidly climbs the social ladder—only to realize her newfound status will vanish with the school’s summer break.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Allie Finkle returns to school drama with new rules, facing the disappointment of being cast as the evil queen instead of her dream princess role—learning that heart matters more than stage size.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
At Rotten School, Bernie Bridges discovers that his classmates are trapped in a game called Wungo Warriors, where they assume roles such as warriors, princesses, and knights. He must outwit the wealthy student Sherman Oaks before a real battle destroys the school.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Bernie Bridges dreams of attending the exclusive Preppy Prep Prep (PPP) and sets out to win the National School Make‑a‑Great‑Invention Contest to earn a spot. Facing wealthy rivals, he must out‑invent the rich students.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In middle school’s Drama Club, Phoebe Hart pours her heart into acting, but the opening‑night tradition of Spin the Bottle sparks a crush, a tense friendship, and a showdown with rival drama divas.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A first‑grade boy, Marvin, mistakenly accuses the new student Lucy Tinker of lying and theft, only to discover he may have misjudged her.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Summer of the Swans by Betty CavannaAn Ocean Apart by Judy Blume
The Secret of the Old Mill by Frances Hodgson Burnett
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!