One for the Murphys (2012) is a YA novel by American writer Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

Carley Connors is a tough, funny 12-year-old girl who had spent most of her childhood in Las Vegas but who is placed into foster care in Connecticut when her mother is hospitalised.

The Murphy family – Julie/Mom, Mr Murphy/Dad who is a fireman, & their 3 boys – are a happy family & welcome Carley, even if the eldest boy, Daniel is a bit suspicious of her.

But Julie Murphy listens to Carley until eventually Carley can even cry in her presence.

Just as Carley is feeling like she belongs to the Murphy family, she finds out her mother’s health has improved & she wants her daughter back.

One for the Murphy’s (unpublished manuscript at the time) was Winner of the Tassy Walden Award for New Voice in Children's Literature in 2010.