A quirky middle schooler navigates friendship, family, and the mysteries of a strange classmate known as the Schwa.
Author
Neal Shusterman
34 books in the catalog
Neal Shusterman has 34 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly young adult, science fiction and dystopian. The titles we've reviewed span 1992 to 2019.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Neal Shusterman's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
A high school football player's life is upended when he's forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the culture of his team.
A collection of interconnected short stories exploring themes of life, death, and the human condition.
This is a collection of heartwarming stories about the life of a veterinarian and his animal patients.
In a world where death is controlled by scythes, a young scythe faces a moral crisis that threatens the entire system.
A teenage girl named Roxy, who is a gifted musician, gets a chance to perform at a prestigious music festival, but faces challenges and self-doubt.
A group of teens navigates a dystopian society where emotions are suppressed.
A teenage boy who is a skilled fighter is forced to confront his violent past and the consequences of his actions.
After dying, a boy finds himself in a strange afterlife where he must navigate a new existence and confront his past.
In a future society where death is controlled by Scythes, two teenagers are chosen as apprentices. They must learn the art of gleaning while grappling with the morality of their role.
Citra and Rowan are Scythed, tasked with ending lives to control population, but they question the morality of their role.
In the conclusion of the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, Citra and Rowan face the ultimate test of their morality and humanity as they confront the Thunderhead and the future of the world.
A teenage boy struggles with his identity and the expectations of his family after a traumatic event.
In a future where death is controlled by scythes, a young apprentice named Citra questions the system.
A teenage boy grapples with the consequences of his actions and seeks redemption after a tragic event, exploring themes of guilt, forgiveness, and family.
A teenage boy named Mitch struggles with mental illness, depicted through a surreal journey into his own mind.
In a dystopian future, a group of teens navigates a world controlled by a powerful corporation, seeking freedom and truth.
Brothers Dylan and Cole discover a hidden attic filled with Nikola Tesla's inventions and secrets.
In a future where the population is divided into two factions, a young protagonist navigates the conflict and questions the established order.
A group of teens on a school trip to the Galapagos Islands find themselves stranded after their boat sinks.
In a world where souls are extracted at death, a young man named Citra must become a Soul Sever and grapple with the morality of his new role.
In a dystopian future, a group of teenagers with unique abilities must escape a government facility and find a way to survive.
In a world where people can choose to die when they turn 17, a young woman named Allie struggles with this societal norm. She grapples with her own mortality and the meaning of life.
A teenager named Antsy is sent back in time to relive a day, facing the consequences of his actions.
In a future society, teenagers can be 'unwound,' their body parts donated, raising profound ethical questions.
In a dystopian future, teenagers can be 'unwound,' their body parts harvested, leading to a desperate fight for survival.
A boy named Nick finds himself in a mysterious place called Everlost after dying, where he must find his way.
Shani, a young Black girl, navigates prejudice and finds her voice when her hair is threatened.
A shy boy named Ryan finds his life turned upside down when a mysterious, invisible entity called the Schwa begins to influence his actions.
A group of teens embarks on a dangerous cross-country journey to escape their troubled lives.
A group of middle schoolers forms a secret club to deal with bullies, but their actions escalate.
In a dystopian society where children are genetically engineered to be disposable, a young boy named Nick escapes and seeks a better life.
A young boy named Jamie discovers a mysterious, ancient artifact that unleashes a terrifying entity, forcing him to confront his fears and a growing darkness.
A boy named Midas gains the ability to turn things into gold with his touch, leading to unexpected and challenging consequences.
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