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A gentle, faith-based school story that guides young readers through the everyday moral dilemmas of growing up. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Right thing.
- wholesome
- supportive
- reflective
- comforting
- 01
President of the whole sixth grade
Sherri Winston
A spirited, relatable dive into the high-stakes world of middle school politics and changing friendships.
- 02
The Leaving Morning
Angela Johnson
A gentle, bittersweet exploration of the long wait and mixed emotions that come with leaving a beloved home.
- 03
Something Beautiful
Sharon Dennis Wyeth · 1998
A gentle, observant neighborhood stroll that transforms everyday urban grit into a scavenger hunt for joy and self-worth.
- 04
Lottie Paris and the Best Place
Angela Johnson
A joyful celebration of shared passions and the magic found among library shelves.
- 05
A Good Kind of Trouble
Lisa Moore Ramée
A warm, relatable journey through the awkwardness of junior high and the empowering realization that some rules are meant to be broken.
- 06
Addy Learns a Lesson
Connie Rose Porter
A gentle, deeply felt historical story about the thrill of learning and the quiet courage it takes to choose true friends over popular ones.
- 07
The Red Rag Riddle
Grace Whitehart
A wholesome, sunlit neighborhood adventure that gently guides young readers toward the joy of putting others first.
- 08
For the Life of Laetitia
Merle Hodge
A poignant, deeply rooted coming-of-age journey that balances the harsh realities of class and colonial education with the enduring strength of family and friendship.
- 09
Upgrade U
Ni-Ni Simone
A high-energy, drama-fueled ride through the messy, exhilarating highs and lows of teen romance and self-discovery.
- 10
Third grade angels
Jerry Spinelli
A warm, funny look at the exhausting business of trying to be perfectly good.
- 11
Tina finds a way
Geof Smith
A reassuring and gentle journey through a relatable childhood setback, celebrating the spark of creative resilience.
- 12
Each kindness
Jacqueline Woodson
A quiet, lingering ache of a story that explores the heavy ripple effect of the chances we miss to be good to one another.
