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1984 but for teens

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Singleandproud · 18/08/2023 20:33

13 year old DD is keen to read 1984 but I don't think it's appropriate largely because of the sexual content.

She has ASD and will only read books that make her think, she enjoys satire and likes to read Private Eye and watch Mock the week and Have I got News for You etc. She really enjoyed Animal Farm and didn't mind Lord of the Flies but found it male centric which ofcourse it is but didn't like Hunger Games and the Divergent series because they focused on the romantic relationships of the characters.

Does anyone know of any books that are like 1984 but are appropriate for younger teens? Or any other recommendations for books she might like.

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DresdenDoll · 08/09/2023 22:56

I thought A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay was breathtaking. It's set in an isolated matriarchal dystopian society. Very thought provoking, quite dark themes, but no sex or romance. I read it with my 10 year old, a lot would have been over his head had we not discussed it as we went along, but I would think perfect for 13.

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