Challenger Deep

This award-winning novel by Neal Shusterman takes readers into the mind of brilliant high school student Caden Bosch, who is struggling with mental illness. As he joins a ship headed for the deepest point on Earth, the southern part of the Marianas Trench, Caden is designated as the artist in residence to document the journey with images. But as his odd behavior becomes more noticeable, Caden is torn between his loyalty to the captain and the allure of mutiny. Challenger Deep is a powerful and personal portrayal of mental illness that will leave a lasting impact on readers.