Families who loved Get Moving by Whitney Sanderson 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 teen is navigating intense feelings of anger regarding social injustice or the loss of a loved one. It is a powerful choice for young readers who feel small in the face of systemic corruption and need a safe, fictional outlet to explore the desire for accountability. Set in a world where superpowers have corrupted humanity rather than saved it, the story follows David, a young man fueled by a personal quest for justice against the tyrant who killed his father. While the setting is a high stakes dystopian landscape, the core of the book explores the heavy weight of grief and the importance of finding a community that shares your values. Parents will appreciate the way it examines the nuances of power and morality, making it a perfect bridge for discussing how to channel righteous anger into constructive change. It is ideally suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy fast-paced action underpinned by complex ethical questions.