Books Like Born Scared
Families who loved Born Scared by Kevin Brooks 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 Born Scared by Kevin Brooks often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Parents should reach for this book when their teenager feels paralyzed by anxiety or feels like their fears make them incapable of handling the real world. Elliot was born with a soul-crushing level of fear that keeps him confined to his home, but when his mother goes missing during a snowstorm and his medication runs out, he must venture into a world he perceives as a literal death trap. This is a high-stakes, visceral thriller that treats severe mental health struggles with dignity and intensity. It validates the exhaustion of living with a panic disorder while offering a pulse-pounding survival story. Because of the gritty realism and intense psychological pressure, it is best suited for older teens who are ready to explore the intersection of neurodivergence and courage.
