About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to feel the weight of adult expectations and the realization that their parents are fallible humans. The Incline offers a sophisticated look at the transition from childhood to the working world, set against the backdrop of a Yorkshire stone quarry. It captures that sensitive moment when a young person must decide whether to stand by their family or follow their own moral compass. As Mason starts his first job at a bank, he finds himself caught between the wealthy mill owners and his father, the quarry manager. The story explores themes of financial integrity, class tension, and the blossoming of a first, complicated romance. It is a slow, atmospheric read that provides a safe space for adolescents to process feelings of social pressure and the loss of childhood innocence. Parents will appreciate the book's focus on integrity and the nuanced portrayal of father-son dynamics during a time of crisis.
