Books Like Day of the Assassins
Families who loved Day of the Assassins by Johnny O'Brien 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 Day of the Assassins by Johnny O'Brien 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 child is beginning to grapple with the complex legacy of their family, particularly if there is a 'missing piece' like an absent or misunderstood father. This high-speed historical thriller uses a time-travel premise to explore the heavy weight of legacy and the desire to fix mistakes of the past. Jack, a fifteen-year-old, is thrust into 1914 Europe where he must navigate a web of scientists and assassins to find his long-lost father. Beyond the action, the story focuses on the moral burden of responsibility and the courage required to face an uncertain future. It is a sophisticated choice for middle-schoolers who enjoy history and science fiction but are also ready to discuss the ethics of intervention and the reality that parents are flawed, complex individuals.
