Books Like Twenty Boy Summer
Families who loved Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler 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 Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler 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 teenager is struggling with a loss they feel they cannot share, or when they are navigating the delicate boundary between honoring the past and embracing the future. This story follows Anna, who travels to a beach town with her best friend Frankie while secretly mourning Frankie's brother, Matt, who was Anna's first love. It tackles the weight of 'silent grief' and the guilt of moving on after a tragedy. Parents will find this a valuable tool for discussing the complexity of teenage relationships and the importance of emotional honesty within friendships. It is a realistic, poignant look at how young people process death while still trying to find joy in their own lives.
