Stories about moving house (for children aged 7+)
Moving house can be a worrying time for children. Change can be daunting.
This selection of brilliant stories shows that even if you have nerves about moving, there are adventures to be had and new friends to meet once you're in your new home.
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The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley
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The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley
Noah Bradley has moved home too many times to count, but this time he actually likes his new school and he wants to stay. What he …
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All Four Quarters of the Moon
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All Four Quarters of the Moon
When Peijing’s family move from Singapore to Australia, everything is different. Will they ever adjust to a life so unlike the one…
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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 House of Shells
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The House of Shells
Kuki doesn’t have any friends at her new school, so when she meets Enilo at an abandoned beach house, she’s delighted. But what da…
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The Broken Dragon
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The Broken Dragon
Tyra loves her new life with Nan but is anxious about starting a new school in case she doesn’t fit in. A heart-warming tale, desi…
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Windrush Child
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Windrush Child
This is the story of Leonard, who travels with his mother from Jamaica to England after the Second World War. Benjamin Zephaniah s…
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My Dad is Definitely NOT a Crime Lord
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My Dad is Definitely NOT a Crime Lord
Damian’s family is in hiding because his dad used to be a bad guy. But when Damian – now Finn – meets local crime-fighter Star Kid…
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A Flash of Fireflies
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A Flash of Fireflies
Hazel’s family is relocating from Kuwait to the UK and her parents have sent her on ahead to stay with Grant, her unconventional g…
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The Offline Diaries
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The Offline Diaries
Centred around some typical pre-teen issues, including friendship, loyalty, bullying and sibling relationships, the book also sens…
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The Christmas Carrolls
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The Christmas Carrolls
Holly and her family adore Christmas – but when they move house, they discover that not everyone is quite as obsessed. Can they fi…
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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Limpet’s mum sells impossible ice creams, like carrot and garlic flavour. When Mr Fluffy launches his rival ice cream shop, Limpet…
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October, October
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October, October
October has a happy life living with her dad in the forest - but when Dad gets injured in an accident, she's forced to go and live…
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The Girl Who Became a Fish
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The Girl Who Became a Fish
Despite being terrified of water, Ita feels strangely drawn to the nearby river and, when she ventures to put her hands beneath th…
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