Books Like Can Adults Be Human?
Families who loved Can Adults Be Human? by Jim Benton 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 Can Adults Be Human? by Jim Benton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the typical social minefields of middle school, particularly those involving petty rivalries or a budding skepticism of adult authority. It is an ideal choice for a reader who uses humor as a defense mechanism or who feels like the world around them is a bit nonsensical. Jamie Kelly's diary provides a safe, exaggerated outlet for feelings of jealousy and frustration that kids often feel but are afraid to voice. Through Jamie's hilariously cynical lens, the book explores the dynamics of school life, the perceived 'perfection' of popular peers, and the mystery of whether adults are actually human or just humorless robots. It normalizes the 'not-so-nice' thoughts every child has, making them feel less alone in their occasional grumpiness. While the tone is snarky, it ultimately reinforces the value of loyal, equally weird friends over social status.
