Books Like Ferryman
Families who loved Ferryman by Claire McFall 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 Ferryman by Claire McFall 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 wrestling with the concept of mortality or the existential weight of what comes after. It is a profound choice for a teen who has recently experienced loss or is feeling emotionally isolated, as it frames the transition between life and death as a journey requiring both grit and vulnerability. The story follows Dylan, a girl who survives a train crash only to realize she has actually crossed over, and Tristan, the ferryman tasked with guiding her soul through a dangerous wasteland. While the setting is supernatural, the emotional core is deeply human, exploring first love, the necessity of trust, and the courage to face one's fears. Parents will appreciate the way it treats adolescent emotions with dignity and seriousness. The book is best suited for readers aged 12 and up due to some intense imagery of 'wraiths' and the heavy subject matter of death, but it ultimately offers a message of hope and the transformative power of human connection.
