![]() ![]() * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Shusterman does a masterful job.The intensity of living inside Caden's mind makes this a wrenching read. After this, the big dive to the Challenger Deep was the one great prize left to grasp. ![]() Caden Bosch is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behaviour. story turns symptoms into lived reality in ways readers won't easily forget. BOOK REVIEW 24 April 2023 Diving deep: the centuries-long quest to explore the deepest ocean. Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman From Goodreads: Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench. This affecting deep dive into the mind of a schizophrenic will captivate readers, engender empathy for those with mental illnesses, and offer much fodder for discussion." * School Library Journal, starred review *A powerful collaboration. * Horn Book, starred review *Teens, especially fans of the author's other novels, will enjoy this book. Illustrations by the author's son Brendan, drawn during his own time in the depths of mental illness, haunt the story with scrambling, rambling lines, tremulousness, and intensity. ![]() * Booklist, starred review *Clearly written with love, the novel is moving but it's also funny, with dry, insightful humor. Haunting, unforgettable, and life-affirming all at once. ![]()
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