This year’s challenge is a bit different and as promised each month we’ll give you a list of suggested books for each category. For August I asked the Cwts Discussion Group to recommend their favourite Children’s or Young Adult book.
There were a lot of suggestions, below I have listed just a few of these. There are also several links at the end of this list, to previous blogs which include many more recommended books.
The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.
I’ll Give You The Sun – Jandy Nelson
Jude and her twin Noah were incredibly close – until a tragedy drove them apart, and now they are barely speaking. Then Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy as well as a captivating new mentor, both of whom may just need her as much as she needs them. What the twins don’t realize is that each of them has only half the story and if they can just find their way back to one another, they have a chance to remake their world.
13 Minutes – Sarah Pinborough
13 MINUTES by Sarah Pinborough is a gripping psychological thriller about people, fears, manuiplation and the power of the truth. A stunning read, it questions our relationships – and what we really know about the people closest to us.
Challenger Deep – Neal Shusterman
A captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.
City of The Beasts – Isabel Allende
In a novel rich in adventure, magic and spirit, internationally celebrated novelist Isabel Allende takes readers of all ages on a voyage of discovery and wonder, deep into the heart of the Amazon.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives – Dashka Slater.
One Teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both their lives forever.
In case you need more inspiration check out the links below:
Top 50 Books That Stayed With You
20 Books Adults Most Love Reading To Children
5 Enthralling YA Fantasy Series You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Pick a book from our list, from one of the links or pick something that’s already in your TBR pile. Whatever you decide, don’t forget to let us know what you’re reading over on Cwts Club Discussion Group.
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