Books Like This Thing of Ours
Families who loved This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph 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 This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph 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 teen is navigating a major identity shift or feels like they are being reduced to a single label. It is a vital resource for high schoolers who feel like outsiders in affluent spaces or who are struggling with the loss of a primary hobby or dream. Through the eyes of Ossie Brown, a Black student athlete sidelined by injury, the story explores how to find power in one's voice during times of social upheaval. This novel is a sophisticated look at systemic racism, the toxicity of viral culture, and the importance of diverse literature. It is best suited for older teens due to its unflinching look at contemporary social conflicts and systemic injustice, offering a roadmap for how to stand up for what is right even when the stakes are high.
