Books Like Dry
Families who loved Dry by Neal Shusterman 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 Dry by Neal Shusterman 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 is ready to explore complex ethical dilemmas or is showing an interest in environmental issues and social systems. Dry is a gripping, high stakes survival story that imagines a world where the water suddenly stops flowing in California. It goes beyond a typical disaster novel by forcing its characters to navigate the rapid breakdown of social norms and the terrifying choices people make when their survival is at stake. Through the eyes of Alyssa, her younger brother, and a group of unlikely allies, the story examines the thin line between civilization and chaos. Parents should be aware that while it is an excellent catalyst for conversations about resource management and human nature, it contains visceral scenes of desperation and violence. It is an intense but deeply rewarding read for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy fast paced, thought provoking thrillers.
