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5 Fantastic Summer Reads for Youth (12-18)

By Tania Dooley Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 Image: Link Hoang via Unsplash          If you like fantasy, science fiction, or the idea of different worlds in the far off future, then these are the books for you.  I have categorized these five books as fantastic because they are fiction (fantasy) and describe imaginary events and scenarios that have our thoughts swirling with,  "what if..." and "could this happen here?"        In literature this genre of books are novels, and are more formally known as dystopian or post-apocalyptic (refers to situations at the end or after the end of the world).       Below you'll find the book suggestion and a brief overview along with questions you might seek as you read. You will find a lot of suspense, plot twists, and just a great read in any of these - happy reading! 1) The Giver by Lois Lowry      This book is written by the point of view of Jonas, a...

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