Books Like A Long, Long Sleep
Families who loved A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels isolated by a massive life transition or is struggling to forge an identity independent of overbearing parental expectations. It speaks directly to the 'out of time' feeling many adolescents experience during moves, school changes, or grief. The story follows sixteen-year-old Rosalinda, who wakes from a chemically induced stasis sixty-two years after she was put to sleep. She discovers her parents are long dead and the world she knew has vanished. This is a haunting exploration of grief, the ethics of corporate power, and the terrifying but necessary journey toward self-agency. While it is a science fiction mystery, its heart lies in the heavy emotional themes of loneliness and the resilience required to build a life from scratch. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who can handle themes of neglect and loss.
