Discover books similar to "Stanley Family" series

Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

This Newbery Medal-winning novel follows the adventures of the four Melendy children as they pool their allowances to start a Saturday fund, which they use to embark on outings and adventures in 1930s New York City. Like the Stanley Family series, The Saturdays features a close-knit family and explores the joys and challenges of childhood.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

This modern classic tells the story of the four Penderwick sisters, who embark on a summer adventure in a beautiful estate, making new friends and navigating the ups and downs of family life. The Penderwicks series shares the same warm, nostalgic feel as the Stanley Family series, with a focus on the bonds between siblings and the power of imagination.

Sydney Taylor

All-of-a-Kind Family

Set in the early 1900s, this classic series follows the adventures of five sisters growing up in a Jewish family on the Lower East Side of New York City. Like the Stanley Family series, All-of-a-Kind Family explores the joys and challenges of family life, with a focus on the unique experiences of sisters growing up together.

Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

This Newbery Honor book tells the story of the four Moffat siblings, who live in a small Connecticut town in the early 1900s. With their vivid imaginations and adventurous spirits, the Moffats remind readers of the Stanley children, as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of family life.

Beverly Cleary

Dear Mr. Henshaw

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Leigh Botts, a sixth-grade boy who begins writing letters to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, as a way to cope with the challenges of his parents' divorce and his move to a new town. Like the Stanley Family series, Dear Mr. Henshaw explores the power of literature to help children navigate the complexities of growing up.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of the Logan family, an African-American family living in the Jim Crow South. Like the Stanley Family series, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry explores the challenges and triumphs of family life, with a focus on the importance of standing up for what is right.

Katherine Paterson

The Great Gilly Hopkins

This Newbery Honor book tells the story of Gilly Hopkins, a feisty and independent 11-year-old girl who is determined to find a

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

This Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke, two fifth-graders who create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia. Like the Stanley Family series, Bridge to Terabithia explores the power of imagination and the importance of friendship in overcoming life's challenges.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This classic novel tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after her parents' death. There, she discovers a hidden garden and learns the power of love, friendship, and the natural world. Like the Stanley Family series, The Secret Garden explores the themes of growth, transformation, and the importance of family and community.

E.B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

This beloved children's novel tells the story of Louis, a trumpeter swan who is born without a voice and must learn to communicate in other ways. Like the Stanley Family series, The Trumpet of the Swan explores the themes of identity, perseverance, and the power of music to bring people together.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

This Newbery Honor book tells the story of Tucker, a country cricket who finds himself in the bustling city of New York. There, he befriends a streetwise cat and a mouse and learns to navigate the challenges and joys of urban life. Like the Stanley Family series, The Cricket in Times Square explores the themes of friendship, community, and the power of music to bring people together.