19 Best family books like The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly

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The Secret Language of Birds

By: Lynne Kelly

4.22

Format: 240 pages, Library Binding

From the award-winning author of Song for a Whale comes a poignant and heartwarming tale about a gi…

If you liked the family plot in The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly , here is a list of 19 books like this:

Cover of Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

1. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Ferris book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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2. The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.46

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan , a… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4) book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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3. A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

By: Lisa Yee

3.82

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonn… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Yee's A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1) book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
"They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that t…"

-Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

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4. The First State of Being

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed fo… read more

Similar categories in Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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5. Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

Format: 282 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critic… read more

Similar categories in Dan Gemeinhart's Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2) book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
"But it's not the sandwich that matter Coyote. It's someone bringing you the sandwich."

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

"I'm gonna go ahead a fast-forward the story a bit here. Because, basically some boring stuff happened and then some very exciting stuff happened, and I think it's best to just skip the crust and go s…"

-Dan Gemeinhart, Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

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6. Olivetti

By: Allie Millington

4.10

Format: 253 pages, Hardcover

Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and r… read more

Similar categories in Allie Millington's Olivetti book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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7. The Mystery of Locked Rooms

By: Lindsay Currie

4.03

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch … read more

Similar categories in Lindsay Currie's The Mystery of Locked Rooms book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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8. Tree. Table. Book.

By: Lois Lowry

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's Tree. Table. Book. book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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9. The Secret Language of Birds

By: Lynne Kelly

4.22

Format: 240 pages, Library Binding

From the award-winning author of Song for a Whale comes a poignant and heartwarming tale about a gi… read more

Similar categories in Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • birds
  • nature
  • audiobook
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10. The Color of Sound

By: Emily Barth Isler

4.31

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. Her… read more

Similar categories in Emily Barth Isler's The Color of Sound book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"With the violin nestled below my chin, I feel more at home than I ever have in any house. With my fingers on the soundboard and my right hand holding the bow, I close my eyes briefly and breathe. It'…"

-Emily Barth Isler, The Color of Sound

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11. The Night War

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The Night War book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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12. And Then, Boom!

By: Lisa Fipps

4.69

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Fipps's And Then, Boom! book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"

-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

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13. Amil and the After

By: Veera Hiranandani

3.99

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after hardship, Amil and the After is a companio… read more

Similar categories in Veera Hiranandani's Amil and the After book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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14. Across So Many Seas

By: Ruth Behar

4.12

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of four… read more

Similar categories in Ruth Behar's Across So Many Seas book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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15. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's Louder Than Hunger book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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16. Deep Water

By: Jamie Sumner

4.21

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans on… read more

Similar categories in Jamie Sumner's Deep Water book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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17. Not Quite a Ghost

By: Anne Ursu

4.08

Format: 277 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and … read more

Similar categories in Anne Ursu's Not Quite a Ghost book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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18. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II

By: Adam Gidwitz

4.17

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the firs… read more

Similar categories in Adam Gidwitz's Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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19. Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

By: Chanel Miller

4.48

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story o… read more

Similar categories in Chanel Miller's Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
Cover of Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II by Candace Fleming

20. Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II

By: Candace Fleming

4.15

Format: 371 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave an… read more

Similar categories in Candace Fleming's Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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21. The Secret Library

By: Kekla Magoon

3.84

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy advent… read more

Similar categories in Kekla Magoon's The Secret Library book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • family
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • audiobook
Cover of Trouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunn

22. Trouble at the Tangerine

By: Gillian McDunn

3.99

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author Gillian McDunn pens a delightfully quirky mystery that examines the meaning of… read more

Similar categories in Gillian McDunn's Trouble at the Tangerine book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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23. Just Keep Walking

By: Erin Soderberg Downing

4.29

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Two years after her parents’ surprising and painful split, twelve-year-old Jo and her mom find them… read more

Similar categories in Erin Soderberg Downing's Just Keep Walking book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
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24. Telephone of the Tree

By: Alison McGhee

4.18

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching los… read more

Similar categories in Alison McGhee's Telephone of the Tree book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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25. The Wrong Way Home

By: Kate O'Shaughnessy

4.34

Format: 336 pages, Library Binding

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is … read more

Similar categories in Kate O'Shaughnessy's The Wrong Way Home book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • nature
  • audiobook
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26. Mid-Air

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.34

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wa… read more

Similar categories in Alicia D. Williams's Mid-Air book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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27. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko

4.55

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more

Similar categories in Gennifer Choldenko's The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
Cover of Isabel in Bloom by Mae Respicio

28. Isabel in Bloom

By: Mae Respicio

4.36

Format: 368 pages, Library Binding

A Filipina-American girl discovers a connection between her two homes through a culinary garden in … read more

Similar categories in Mae Respicio's Isabel in Bloom book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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29. Gut Reaction

By: Kirby Larson

4.32

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Author Kirby Larson, and her daughter, debut author, Quinn Wyatt, pen this story that explores wha… read more

Similar categories in Kirby Larson's Gut Reaction book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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30. The Frindle Files

By: Andrew Clements

4.55

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

One last gift to teachers and readers from Andrew Clements: A sequel to his most beloved, landmark … read more

Similar categories in Andrew Clements's The Frindle Files book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
Cover of A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

31. A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall

By: Jasmine Warga

4.31

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story and Other Words for Ho… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall book and Lynne Kelly's The Secret Language of Birds

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction

29 best-selling fiction books like The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4)

Katherine Applegate

4.46

Transform Your Habits

A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

Transform Your Habits

The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

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20 Top fiction books like The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

Transform Your Habits

Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

Transform Your Habits

The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

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