Books Like Deadly Unna?
Families who loved Deadly Unna? by Phillip Gwynne 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 Deadly Unna? by Phillip Gwynne 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 teenager begins to notice systemic unfairness or social divisions in their own community and needs a mirror for those complicated feelings. Set in a small coastal town in Australia, the story follows fourteen-year-old Gary 'Blacky' Black as he navigates the high-pressure world of local football and his large, often chaotic family. While the town seems simple on the surface, Gary begins to see the deep-seated racial prejudice directed toward the local Indigenous community, specifically through his friendship with Dumby Red. This is a powerful choice for parents who want to foster empathy and integrity in their teens. It explores the difficult transition from being a bystander to becoming an ally, emphasizing that standing up for what is right often comes with a personal cost. Due to some strong language and honest depictions of racism, it is best suited for mature readers aged 13 and up.
