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Challenger Deep

Neal Shusterman
Illustrated by Brendan Shusterman
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Challenger Deep

Neal Shusterman
Illustrated by Brendan Shusterman
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“A brilliant journey across the dark sea of mental illness; frightening, sensitive, and powerful. Simply extraordinary.” - Laurie Halse Anderson, award-winning author of Speak
“A thoroughly realistic story...Both male and female readers will find this compelling while acquiring a deeper compassion and understanding. ” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
★ “Haunting, unforgettable, and life-affirming all at once.” - Booklist (starred review)
★ “An adventure in perspective as well as plot, this unusual foray into schizophrenia should leave readers with a deeper understanding of the condition.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ “Clearly written with love, the novel is moving; but it’s also funny, with dry, insightful humor. 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.” - Horn Book (starred review)
★ “Teens, especially fans of the author’s other novels, will enjoy this book. 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...[Caden’s] story turns symptoms into lived reality in ways readers won’t easily forget.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Shusterman does a masterful job...The intensity of living inside Caden’s mind makes this a wrenching read.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Moving, funny, and insightful, Challenger Deep is about a boy named Caden who’s dealing with schizophrenia. Disorienting at times and emotionally poignant at others, this award-winning novel will make you ponder the complexities of mental illness.” - Brightly

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"This is one of few books that I make sure to read once a year. Not too many books have moved me in this way. Seeing the sensitivity Neal Shusterman handles his schizophrenic main character, which makes sense since his son Brendan, the illustrator of the book, is the inspiration behind it, is touching. I loved being able to see and learning to understand how as much as Caden lived in ""our world"", ""we"" also shaped the events in ""his world"". The contrast between seeing Caden's struggles to cope with his illness in the mental institution compared to him as the ship's illustrator was really interesting to see. The way you could see how the people and events in the real world shaped the world he's created, sometimes down to the smallest details was eye-opening. I hope more people discover this book and love it as much as I do!"

— Trista R. (5/5)

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  • Published date: Apr 26, 2016
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 320
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • ISBN: 9780061134142
  • Dimensions: 5.31" W x 0.72" L x 8.0" H
Neal Shusterman graduated from the University of California, Irvine with degrees in psychology and drama. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal and a screenwriting job. He has written numerous books including The Dark Side of Nowhere, Red Rider's Hood, The Shadow Club, The Shadow Club Rising, The Eyes of Kid Midas, Shattered Sky, Unwind, and Antsy Does Time. He also writes the following series: Skinjacker Trilogy, Star Shards Chronicles and Unwind Dystology. As a screen and television writer, he has written for the Goosebumps and Animorphs television series, and wrote the Disney Channel Original Movie Pixel Perfect.

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