Books Like The Book of Lost Things
Families who loved The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly 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 The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly 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 adolescent is struggling with the profound anger or isolation that follows the death of a parent or the arrival of a new step-family. It follows twelve-year-old David, who is transported into a dark, warped version of classic fairy tales as he processes his mother's death and his father's remarriage. This is a sophisticated and gritty exploration of the transition from childhood to adulthood, illustrating how we use stories to make sense of a world that feels increasingly unfair. Parents should note this is a dark fantasy intended for mature middle schoolers and teens, offering a raw, honest look at the ugliness of grief and the bravery required to accept a new reality.
