Get Moving

Reach for this book if your teen is navigating intense feelings of anger regarding social injustice or the loss of a loved one. It is a powerful choice for young readers who feel small in the face of systemic corruption and need a safe, fictional outlet to explore the desire for accountability. Set in a world where superpowers have corrupted humanity rather than saved it, the story follows David, a young man fueled by a personal quest for justice against the tyrant who killed his father. While the setting is a high stakes dystopian landscape, the core of the book explores the heavy weight of grief and the importance of finding a community that shares your values. Parents will appreciate the way it examines the nuances of power and morality, making it a perfect bridge for discussing how to channel righteous anger into constructive change. It is ideally suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy fast-paced action underpinned by complex ethical questions.