Crossover Selections for Adults and Teens

     I recently finished Karen Thompson Walker's debut adult novel, Age of Miracles, that was written from the point of view of  Julia, an 11 year old narrator. Age of Miracles explored what would happen to an ordinary American family in the midst of the slowing of the earth's rotation, a potential and terrifying  global disaster.  Immediately I thought that this book would appeal to teens. Walker captured the mindset and emotional makeup of a young adult yet at the same made it relatable to adults. Age of Miracles combined a coming of age story into an end of the world plot, very Hunger Gamesesque, with a compelling character and storyline. Teens and adults alike will find a solid connection to this novel.  A film is in the works as well.

For readalikes, I recommend Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer  and How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. These are YA books that have crossover appeal to adults.