Books Like Labyrinth
Families who loved Labyrinth by John Herman 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 Labyrinth by John Herman 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 young teen is struggling with the feeling that they are leading a double life or when they feel disconnected from their surroundings. It is particularly resonant for children who feel like outsiders or who are grappling with the pressure to fit into a mold that does not quite suit them. The story follows a boy named Leo who begins to experience vivid, terrifying dreams of a parallel world where another boy is living a life that mirrors his own, but in a far more dangerous way. This psychological thriller explores the search for identity and the blurred lines between reality and the subconscious. As the two worlds begin to bleed into each other, the book touches on themes of bravery, self-perception, and the existential anxiety common in early adolescence. It is written for ages 12 to 16 and serves as a sophisticated metaphor for the internal conflicts and 'shadow selves' that many teens experience as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
