I’m working on a dystopian literature class, and I’m looking for one more book to add to the curriculum. The kids are about 13, and somewhat sensitive to more adult topics. That’s one of the reasons I’ve chosen not to assign 1984.
I had thought to assign The Maze Runner, but after reading it, I was underwhelmed, especially as a standalone book.
The other books we’re reading are:
The Giver The Hunger Games Lord of the Flies Matched Ender’s Game Fahrenheit 451 The Minority Report
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Uglies by Scott Westerfield might be a decent option. There is a recent movie based on it.
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau is really good too. Also has a movie I think, but it’s older.
Tomorrow When the War Began by James Marsden. It’s been a long time since I read it but I think it fits too. Maybe a little dark, and possibly more “survivalist” than “dystopian”.