Get Moving

Reach for this book when your teenager feels isolated by their unique perspective or is grappling with the legacy of a family member's past. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for a sense of belonging in a world that does not quite understand their unique gifts. The story follows Jacob, a boy who travels to a remote Welsh island to investigate his grandfather's mysterious death and discovers a secret home for children with extraordinary, sometimes unsettling, abilities. This novel explores heavy themes of grief, identity, and the courage required to embrace one's true self. While the setting is fantastical and often spooky, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the adolescent experience of feeling 'peculiar.' Because it includes eerie vintage photography and some intense sequences, it is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy mystery and atmospheric storytelling.