Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Reach for this book when your teenager feels like an outsider or is grappling with the weight of global issues that feel beyond their control. This high stakes conclusion to the first story arc follows a group of genetically enhanced teens, known as the Flock, as they fight to stop a master race from cleansing the planet. It is an intense exploration of found family, corporate ethics, and the burden of responsibility. While the plot is fast paced science fiction, the heart of the story is about the emotional bonds between the protagonists. It speaks directly to the adolescent experience of wanting independence while desperately needing a place to belong. Parents should note that while it is written for a middle to high school audience, the themes of survival and the depiction of unethical experimentation are heavy and best suited for readers who enjoy darker dystopian adventures.