During a massive power outage, a group of teenagers must navigate the chaos and danger of their city to find safety.
Author
Robert Swindells
27 books in the catalog
Robert Swindells has 27 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly survival, realistic fiction and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 1984 to 2011.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Robert Swindells's work include courage. Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
This is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play, set in a contemporary English town, where young lovers and mischievous fairies get entangled.
A young boy named Billy is sent to live with his estranged father in a remote village and must adapt to a harsh, isolated life.
A young boy named Billy survives a brutal war and witnesses its devastating impact on civilians.
A young boy named Billy is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a remote village after his mother's death. He struggles to adjust to his new life and the secrets of the past.
A group of teenagers are trapped in a house with a terrifying presence, leading to a fight for survival.
A teenage photographer named Snap captures a crime on film, leading him into a dangerous investigation.
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Ruby Tanya, a young girl, faces challenges and learns about life in a tough environment. The story explores themes of resilience and survival.
A young boy named Doodlebug faces bullying and hardship in his urban environment, finding solace in his imagination.
A teenage boy spends the summer with his uncle and cousins in a seaside town, dealing with family issues and a potential hurricane.
A young boy named Gary struggles to survive the Blitz in London during World War II, facing bombings and loss.
A young boy named Billy dreams of flying and finds a way to achieve his wish, leading to an adventure.
A group of children staying at a holiday camp encounter strange and spooky occurrences in Room 13.
A young boy named Dosh navigates the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness, seeking survival and a better future.
A teenage boy named Pete is invisible and struggles with his newfound ability and its consequences.
A boy in a dystopian future struggles to survive and understand the oppressive society he lives in.
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A teenage boy named Danny is transported back in time to World War II and must find a way to survive and return home.
A group of children are kidnapped from a farm and must use their wits to escape their captors.
A group of children, the Outfit, investigate mysterious happenings in a rural setting. They uncover secrets and face challenges together.
This novel follows a group of teenagers who get into trouble and must deal with the consequences of their actions.
A group of teenagers are stranded on a remote island after a shipwreck and must work together to survive.
A young protagonist navigates a dark and dangerous situation, seeking to overcome adversity.
A young boy named Billy faces homelessness and the harsh realities of life on the streets.
A young boy named Daz struggles with his identity and his place in the world after his mother's death, navigating difficult relationships and societal pressures.
In a post-nuclear war Britain, a teenage boy struggles to survive and find his family.
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