Top Ten Children's Books About Weighty Subjects
Bookbag's certain belief is that fiction is perfectly placed to incite topical and philosophical debate amongst the young. It enables them to explore dangerous and painful subjects vicariously, so they're engaged emotionally, but have enough distance to feel secure and safe whilst doing it. We bemoan political uninterest in our teenagers, so what more perfect way than a good book is there to energise them about the social issues that affect us all? Here are some of our favourites, but there are many, many more. Why not tell us about your favourites too?
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Bookaneer said:
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, Wrecked by Robert Swindells and Kerosene by Chris Wooding
