Books Like White Sands, Red Menace
Families who loved White Sands, Red Menace by Ellen Klages 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 White Sands, Red Menace by Ellen Klages 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 is navigating the complex emotions of a blended or adoptive family, particularly if they are struggling with loyalty or the fear of being taken away from a place where they finally feel safe. Set in the shadow of the atomic age, the story follows Dewey Kerrigan as she thrives in a science-minded household only to have her world upended by the return of her biological mother. It is a profound exploration of what makes a family and how to find one's voice when adults make life-altering decisions. Ideal for middle schoolers, it offers a sophisticated look at resilience and the courage required to define oneself. You might choose this to help a child process their own feelings of displacement or to spark conversations about the ethics of science and the meaning of home.
