Books about family members in prison
Many books are pure entertainment, but sometimes it's important to read stories that reflect reality.
These books are set in the real world, and the main characters have a family member in prison. They are aimed at a variety of age groups, and all are fiction.
I Send You a Hug is the exception to this, as it's more general. It's about loving someone even when you're far away, which might be useful to read with young children.
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I Send You a Hug
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I Send You a Hug
A heart-warming, uplifting picture book about the connection between you and someone you love, even if they’re far away.
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When Dad Was Away
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When Dad Was Away
Milly thinks her dad is away working, but after she is teased by children in the playground her mum admits that dad is in prison.
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Milo Imagines The World
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Milo Imagines The World
Milo and his big sister are on their way to visit their mum in prison. On the way, Milo imagines all the different lives of the pe…
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Ella on the Outside
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Ella on the Outside
Ella's going through a lot of changes - a new home, a new school, and a big family secret to keep under wraps. But how f…
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The Faraway Truth
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The Faraway Truth
Zoe has never met her father, who is in prison for life. But what if he was innocent? When a letter arrives, she sets out on a que…
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Opal Plumstead
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Opal Plumstead
Fourteen-year-old Opal's family falls on hard times when her accountant father foolishly forges a cheque to support his family.
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Speed of Light
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Speed of Light
Cowley's writing is a delight to read and this family drama is engrossing and endearing.
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