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Sep 02, 2023SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Challenger Deep explores the struggles of mental health of a teenage boy, alongside a magical journey to the bottom of the Sea. It's a wholesome deep dive into the mind palatable by any. Review by Ian
Jan 16, 2023jiya_j rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book surrounds the life of Caden Bosch, he is torn between two realities; one being the real world and one is the real world created by his mind. The first half of the book happened in a ship, like big pirate ship type, which is…
Jul 14, 2022ritikaapp8 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Caden Bosch — a teenage boy, split between two lives. In one reality, he is a high school student on the track team. In the fantasy, he is a part of the crew on a ship to Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the ocean. Caden is an artist…
Jul 06, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"As America faces a growing mental health crisis, Neal Shusterman's novel Challenger Deep depicts the reality of fighting mental illness. He draws from the experiences of his son, Brendan, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, creating a…
Jul 26, 2021katiec05 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In recent years, mental health has become a rising issue in society, especially in youth. Challenger Deep is a novel about a boy with schizophrenia, written by Neal Shusterman. The narrative follows 15 year old Caden on his journey to both…
Sep 22, 2020
Started Sept 22/20, Finished Nov 17/20.
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Aug 06, 2020LoganLib_Kirra rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story details mental illness, showing real ups and down, not glamorizing it, and giving a real depth to it that is truly sad at times. This boy is written in a way that can also be understood by a younger audience as a Young Adult…
May 10, 2020hshapnick rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very interesting and engaging read about mental illness. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about mental illness and what the experience can be like for the individual and those around them.
Dec 07, 2019drp2son rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I ALMOST stopped reading this book several times. Once I was able to read the story and not have a mental fight with the story, it became one of the best books I've read this year. The book highlights just how close we all are from being…
Sep 13, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A brilliant novel about teenage mental illness -- 2015 National Book Award Winner, Young People's Literature Shusterman is one of the top young adult writers in America, but this might be his best. Caden Bosch is a crew member with a…
Sep 13, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A brilliant novel about teenage mental illness -- 2015 National Book Award Winner, Young People's Literature. Shusterman is one of the top young adult writers in America, but this might be his best. Caden Bosch is a crew member with a…
May 19, 2018
I've always been a believer in the idea that the stories of others can be life changing. Whether you relate to the story or not, other perspectives can potentially change your outlook on life. I, as a person who has no first or second-hand…
May 03, 2017
This is an incredible book, it is hard to get through sometimes, but keep reading, it gets better, and then it becomes incredible.
Apr 15, 2017coloradobuck rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was a tough read. I'm not going to sugar coat it. But, it was a very insightful look into living with mental illness. It was a work of fiction yet it seemed very plausible. If you need to better understand how mental illness…
Apr 13, 2017Library_Jill rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A powerfully honest, emotionally impactful, and ultimately hopeful journey inside the mind of a teen dealing with a mental disorder. The construction of this story and the complexity and relatability of the characters blew me out of the…
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Dec 10, 2016mvkramer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
There are no pat answers here. No easy solutions. Mental illness isn't used here for glamour or cheap drama. Caden's delusions can be terrifying. It's hard to imagine that someone's own mind can torment them so mercilessly. Caden's tale is…
Aug 07, 2016
Definitely worth the read! This book made me feel like I was inside of Caden's head, it all makes so much sense and I loved it so much. Very well researched and excellently written. Five stars, I would read it again.
May 26, 2016Th3L1brar1an rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Want to know what it feels like to struggle with schizophrenia? Read this book!! Caden Bosch struggles against the pull and occasional allure of mental illness in this gripping tale where the lines between what is real and what is…
Dec 15, 2015JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Readers sharing Caden's story from inside his head will feel confused almost all of the time. It skips around from one place to another--one reality to another. Caden is a high school student living a typical life. Caden is on board a…
Nov 16, 2015
Caden Bosch is a normal high school student; he's also trapped on a sailing ship with a mad captain and a mutinous parrot. Caden Bosch has two worlds inside his head, and he can’t quite tell what’s real anymore. A haunting, powerful…
Oct 19, 2015multcolib_susannel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Caden dreams he is aboard a whaling ship in search of Moby Dick and The Krakken. Or is it a dream?
bluejacquet
Oct 03, 2015
Fiction book - main character has mental illness. Reviewed in NAMI magazine - looks interesting...
Aug 18, 2015indigo_owl_109 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was interesting. My least favorite and most favorite thing about it was how we got to go to her world and real life. I love how the characters that were on the boat were the kids and doctors in real life. I was very confused…
Jul 28, 2015jodoyle rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book was very interesting. I really enjoyed and appreciated getting this insight on mental illness. It was a bit hard to get into at first; the beginning seems very disjointed and a bit confusing, but it was great to see things come…