A couple of years ago, Room was the book of the season–over a million copies sold, a handful of awards, several starred reviews, and long library waiting lists everywhere. If you haven’t read it yet, now is a great time. No waiting list at my library!
If you’ve already read this affecting novel about a kidnapping, imprisonment, and freedom, and you are interested in a similar story, try Asta in the Wings by Elizabeth Watson. This comparatively quiet novel is narrated by Asta, who is seven. She lives with her mother and brother completely isolated from the outside world until one day her mother doesn’t come home. When the two kids set off to find her, they find a world very unlike the one their mother had warned them about. It’s a fascinating story that is part fish-out-of-water, part survival, and part psychological suspense.
Also recommended: Adult Fiction with a Child Narrator and Fish-Out-of-Water Fiction for Teens
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