Books like Homebird by Terence Blacker
Homebird follows thirteen‑year‑old Nicky Morrison as he abandons the boarding school and the difficulties at home, choosing instead to confront the harsh realities of street life in London. The novel examines the challenges of runaway teenagers navigating family problems and the urban environment.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Terence Blacker
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Homebird by Terence Blacker 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 Homebird (16 similar books)
Four siblings discover a frozen world ruled by the White Witch; their hope is renewed when Aslan the lion arrives, heralding change and sacrifice for the land of Narnia.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Widowed mouse Mrs. Frisby must relocate her family safely while her ill son stays behind, and she turns to the clever rats of NIMH for help.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A boy fleeing an English boarding school meets an old woman who recounts the tale of Bertie and his white lion, weaving themes of friendship and adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the Italian mountains, a pure white bird named La Colomba braves a harsh winter to sing for a gravely ill duke at the request of his loving daughter, illustrating the deep bond between father and daughter.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Blackbird follows high school student Johnnie Ray Rousseau in southern California as he navigates friendship, romance, and the challenges of being a Black gay teen while dealing with the disappointment of losing a role in a school play.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Cousins Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a workhouse by their evil guardian when Bonnie's parents leave for a sea voyage. The two brave and determined girls fight against ferocious wolves, snowy wastelands, and their evil guardian, Miss Slighcarp. Set during the fictional 19th century reign of King James III, when wolves have migrated from the bitter cold of Europe via the Channel Tunnel.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the tale of the Ila people, a colorful community of African birds seeks the renowned Blackbird, whom they consider the most beautiful, to create a blackening brew to adorn them.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A fearsome iron giant battles a huge space monster and transforms into a hero in this science‑fiction adventure suitable for primary and intermediate readers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A mystery thriller about a group of runaway teenagers investigating a murdered prostitute in a corrupt Montana town.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Liberty Aimes, a ten‑year‑old trapped in her parents’ crooked house on Gooch Street, discovers a hidden laboratory filled with talking animals and magic potions. With a potion’s help, she runs away to find her destiny.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Punkzilla follows a fourteen‑year‑old runaway who kicks a meth habit and leaves Portland for Memphis to reconnect with his dying brother, meeting a colorful cast of characters on the road.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A former affair resurfaces when Uma and Ray, whose past is marred by abuse and criminal history, unexpectedly cross paths again, forcing each to confront their shared trauma and the enduring scars of their relationship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Carrie’s War by Nina BawdenHarriet's Hare by Emily Gravett
The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!