Shell House

Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to ask deep questions about their own identity, particularly regarding sexuality, faith, and the weight of family expectations. It is a dual-timeline narrative that bridges the contemporary struggles of Greg, a teenager questioning his religion and sexuality, with the historical secrets of Edmund, a young soldier in 1914. This sophisticated novel explores the parallels between two generations as they navigate the pressure to conform to societal norms. Parents will find it a valuable tool for normalizing the confusion of late adolescence and opening honest conversations about integrity and the courage to be oneself. The tone is reflective and deeply empathetic, making it ideal for the 14 to 18 age range.