Books Like The Guilty Party
Families who loved The Guilty Party by Joan Lingard 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 Guilty Party by Joan Lingard often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager begins to express strong convictions about global issues but feels paralyzed by the fear of social consequences or authority. The story follows Josie, a young girl who becomes deeply involved in a protest against a nuclear power station, eventually facing arrest and the cold reality of the legal system. It explores the heavy weight of social responsibility, the complexity of civil disobedience, and the personal cost of integrity. This is an ideal choice for 12 to 16 year olds who are navigating the transition from following rules to defining their own moral compass. It serves as a grounded, realistic look at activism that avoids easy answers, making it a perfect tool for families discussing the ethics of standing up for what is right in an imperfect world.
