From B J's list on young adult crossover mystery.
I first read The Chrysalids at school because it was on the English Lit curriculum, but it made an impact on me that has never left – so much so, that some forty years later I was compelled to hunt down a copy to reread. Forty years is long enough to forget much of the detail, so I was able to enjoy it all over again. A brilliant story about a boy who discovers he has an exceptional gift/mutation in a harsh world that’s recovering from a cataclysm. Vividly pictured and beautifully crafted.
The Chrysalids
Why should I read it?
7 authors picked The Chrysalids as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
What is this book about?
In the community of Waknut it is believed mutants are the products of the Devil and must be stamped out. When David befriends a girl with a slight abnormality, he begins to understand the nature of fear and oppression. When he develops his own deviation, he must learn to conceal his secret.