{"product_id":"challenger-deep-isbn-9780061134142","title":"Challenger Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Book Award * Golden Kite Award Winner * Six Starred Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, \u003cem\u003eChallenger Deep\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt tour de force by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Neal Shusterman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaden Bosch is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behavior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaden Bosch is designated the ship's artist in residence to document the journey with images.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaden Bosch pretends to join the school track team but spends his days walking for miles, absorbed by the thoughts in his head.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaden Bosch is split between his allegiance to the captain and the allure of mutiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaden Bosch is torn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChallenger Deep\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply powerful and personal novel from one of today's most admired writers for teens. Laurie Halse Anderson, award-winning author of Speak, calls \u003cem\u003eChallenger Deep\u003c\/em\u003e \"a brilliant journey across the dark sea of the mind; frightening, sensitive, and powerful. Simply extraordinary.\"\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A brilliant journey across the dark sea of mental illness; frightening, sensitive, and powerful. Simply extraordinary.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurie Halse Anderson, award-winning author of Speak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thoroughly realistic story...Both male and female readers will find this compelling while acquiring a deeper compassion and understanding. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Haunting, unforgettable, and life-affirming all at once.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “An adventure in perspective as well as plot, this unusual foray into schizophrenia should leave readers with a deeper understanding of the condition.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “A powerful collaboration...[Caden’s] story turns symptoms into lived reality in ways readers won’t easily forget.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shusterman does a masterful job...The intensity of living inside Caden’s mind makes this a wrenching read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Moving, funny, and insightful, \u003cem\u003eChallenger Deep\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887741825253,"sku":"NP9780061134142","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061134142.jpg?v=1730227363","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/challenger-deep-isbn-9780061134142","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}