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Adoption Chapter Books: Darcy Pattison & GIVEAWAY

January 3, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Please welcome Darcy Pattison with a list of Adoption or Foster Family Stories. We are giving away a copy of her latest book, Longing for Normal. To win, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom.

Longing for Normal by Darcy Pattison

#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2017 with Children's Book Council

Adoption or Foster Family Chapter Books

1. The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak

When World War II hits Europe, a girl is forced to stay with a foster family. [young adult, ages 12 and up]

2. Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

Joseph becomes a child-father at age 13, and then is placed in foster care himself. [young adult, ages 12 and up]

3. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

A classic story about “Kleenex children” who are disposable. [chapter book, ages 8 and up]

4. The Stout-Hearted Seven: Orphaned on the Oregon Trail by Neta Lohnes

Frazier Historical fiction based on a true story. Seven children are orphaned, including a newborn. [chapter book, ages 9 and up]

5. Returnable Girl by Pamela Lowell

Thirteen-year-old Ronnie has one last chance to control her impulsive lying and stealing. [young adult, ages 13 and up]

6. A Brief Chapter in my Impossible Life by Dana Reinhardt

Sixteen-year-old Simone discovers that her birth mother was sixteen when Simone was born. Is it wise to connect with her birth mother now? [young adult, ages 12 and up]

7. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

The classic fantasy story features Harry, whose parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. [chapter book, ages 9 and up]

8. Longing for Normal by Darcy Pattison

Eliot Winston, a grieving son, must convince his new step-mother—now Griff Winston’s widow—to adopt him. His only weapon is a simple sourdough bread recipe. [chapter book, ages 9 and up]

Longing for Normal GIVEAWAY

To win a copy of Longing for Normal, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. We can only ship to US addresses.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

DARCY PATTISON

Award-winning children’s book author DARCY PATTISON has received starred reviews from PW, Kirkus, and BCCB. Her title, The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman received an Irma Black Picture Book Honor award. Twice her books have been named NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books. Her novels include stories of troubled families, fantasy worlds, and aliens shipwrecked on Earth. She is the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist for her contributions to children’s literature. For more, see DarcyPattison.com/About

Award-winning children’s book author DARCY PATTISON has received starred reviews from PW, Kirkus, and BCCB.  Her title, The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman received an Irma Black Picture Book Honor award. Twice her books have been named NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books. Her novels include stories of troubled families, fantasy worlds, and aliens shipwrecked on Earth. She is the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist for her contributions to children’s literature.

For more, see  her website and follow her on Pinterest and Twitter (@FictionNotes).

Adoption or Foster Family Chapter Books

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To find more diverse and multicultural books for children, please check out our Diversity Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents. We also have Pinterest board full of ideas:

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Comments

  1. Barbara Ann Mojica says

    January 3, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    Gilly Hopkins is my favorite.

  2. Trisha says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    This sounds like a awesome book wish I had it growing up but there are several kids here at the library that can benefit from it so I glad I know of it now.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      We agree! Thanks for stopping by!

  3. Pam says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:56 am

    I love this list. My husband and I are waiting for our home study (approval process) to adopt a child from the foster system. I’m definitely getting at least part of these books.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      I am so happy for you Pam! Good luck to you and your new family. Our Project Manager, Becky, is an adoptive mom too. Thanks for stopping by!

  4. John Smith says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    I don’t know much about adoption or foster family books. I’m sure some we read in school circa 5th- or 6th-grade years ago must have counted. Ms. Pattinson’s book sounds charming, and the cover art is excellent!

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