Families who loved Edison's Alley 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 child starts feeling that their everyday life is too small for their big ideas, or when they need a boost in seeing how their unique talents fit into a group. It is a perfect choice for a middle-schooler who feels like an outsider and needs to see that even 'junk' or 'broken' things can have hidden, extraordinary purposes. In this second installment of the trilogy, Nick and his friends continue their race against a secret society to recover Nikola Tesla's lost inventions. Beyond the high-stakes science fiction plot, the story explores deep themes of responsibility, the ethics of technology, and the idea that objects (and people) gravitate toward those who need them most. It is an intelligent, funny, and fast-paced adventure that encourages readers to think about the long-term impact of their choices.