The Three Lives of Harris Harper

This chapter book follows twelve-year-old Harris Harper, who dreams of a more refined life with the wealthy Benya family, contrasting them with his own boisterous and messy household. His perspective is challenged when he's tasked with babysitting young Jamey Benya, who subsequently runs away. This incident forces Harris to confront the realities behind appearances, learning profound truths about both the seemingly perfect Benyas and his own family. It's a story about self-acceptance, responsibility, and the complexities of family love, perfect for readers navigating their own sense of belonging.

Twelve-year-old Harris wishes he belonged to the wealthy elegant Benya family rather than his own messy chaotic family, until he learns the truth about both families when little Jamey Benya, left in his charge, runs away.