Paradise

Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with questions about their identity, family secrets, or the unsettling feeling of being an outsider after a major move. Billie Paradise's story offers a gentle but realistic exploration of what it means to belong when your family history is a blank map. Moving from a cramped London flat to her late grandmother's seaside house, Billie navigates the complexities of a single-parent home and the burning desire to find a father she never knew. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to support a child through the 'who am I' phase of adolescence, providing a safe space to discuss how our pasts shape our futures. The tone is reflective and atmospheric, making it a sophisticated read for the 12 to 16 age range.