About This Book
The Unlikelies follows rising high school senior Sadie Sullivan, whose summer transforms after a viral video of her good deed connects her with four other unique teens. They form a secret group, 'The Unlikelies,' to address local injustices, from small acts of kindness to more serious interventions. The novel explores themes of friendship, identity, social responsibility, and the complexities of doing good, especially when their efforts to help a friend struggling with heroin addiction lead them into dangerous territory. It's a thought-provoking read for ages 12-18, blending humor and romance with serious issues, making it ideal for discussions about consequences, empathy, and navigating difficult situations.
Sadie Sullivan's pre-senior year summer changes for the better when she and four other teens band together to right local wrongs, but the Unlikelies and their heady new friendships soon face obstacles that could tear them apart.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to be a 'hero' in your community? Do you think the Unlikelies were heroes?
2
The book explores the idea that 'no good deed goes unpunished.' What does this mean, and how did the Unlikelies experience it?
3
How did the internet and social media play a role in Sadie's summer and the formation of The Unlikelies?
4
Discuss the challenges the group faced when trying to help their friend struggling with addiction. What would you have done differently?
5
How did Sadie and the other Unlikelies grow and change throughout the summer? What did they learn about themselves and about friendship?
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