Books Like Don't Call It Paradise
Families who loved Don't Call It Paradise by Gayle Pearson 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 Don't Call It Paradise by Gayle Pearson 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 if your child is beginning to navigate complex social dynamics where they feel something is wrong but cannot quite name it. It is an essential choice for a teenager who has experienced an uncomfortable encounter or is processing a memory involving a breach of boundaries. The story follows thirteen year old Maddie as she visits her best friend in California. What begins as a sunny vacation becomes a journey of self-trust as Maddie recalls a troubling secret regarding her friend's older brother. It is a sensitive exploration of consent, the weight of secrets, and the importance of intuition. Parents will find it a valuable tool for normalizing the process of speaking up against older figures who make them feel unsafe. It is best suited for ages 12 to 15 due to its mature themes of grooming and boundary crossing.
