Books about children in foster care

Fatima and her foster carer Aunty Rae have fun together, singing to the North Star.A heartwarming and moving story that reflects reality for some children. 

Can Ferris train his dog to be an internet sensation in time to save his foster sister’s favourite blanket? A funny, heartfelt story that celebrates family and pets. 

A heartbreaking but sensitively-told story of domestic abuse, loss and friendship from the author behind The Boy at the Back of the Class.

From the most mundane town in the universe to the chaos and exhilaration of battles in outer space and the trauma of almost being eaten by a drooling alien, this surreal, sci-fi adventure will take you on the ride of your life.

Found in a bear cave when she was a baby and raised by her foster mother, Yanka has always wondered who she really is. Readers will be gripped by her quest to find out in this marvellous tale inspired by Russian folklore.

When her alcoholic mother is unable to take care of her, 11-year-old Addie moves in with a long-term foster family on a remote working farm. However, desperate to return to her mum, Addie is determined that she will not stay for long.

This accessible biography chronicles the incredible life of Olympic gymnast and world champion Simone Biles – from being shuffled between foster carers as a young child to discovering gymnastics and her path to the 2016 Olympics. 

December needs her wings so she can fly away and be with her real mum but in the meantime she must keep her true nature a secret. A stunning, painfully poignant story about foster care, family and friendship that is, in the end, uplifting and hopeful.

Alcohol addiction, non-traditional families, bereavement and social inequality are just some of the themes in this unusual coming-of-age story about trying to find the right way to help others and make a difference in the world.

How come, if there’s any kind of ​‘incident’ at school, at home, at the shopping centre, it’s always the Black kid in care who gets the blame?

Fourteen-year-old Jemma has severe cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. She lives with her foster family and has a cherished friend in her carer Sarah. But with Dan, Sarah’s boyfriend, things aren’t what they seem. A fast-paced and accessible thriller.