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Editorial Reviews Review “Touching . . . [Haig] authentically evokes Wilbur’s fears and regrets over the course of a life marked by sacrifice. This will please the author’s fans.” —Publishers Weekly About the Author Matt Haig was born in Sheffield, England. His novels include The Humans , How to Stop Time, and The Midnight Library , which has been a number one New York Times bestseller and sold more than fourteen million copies worldwide. His nonfiction works include his award-winning mental illness memoir Reasons to Stay Alive and The Comfort Book . His most recent fiction, The Life Impossible , was a New York Times bestseller. He has also written several children’s books, including A Boy Called Christmas , which became a major feature film. His work has been published in fifty-six languages and he is an advocate for literacy, libraries, and better mental health provisions for everyone.
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Is The Midnight Train: A Novel (The Midnight World) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This contemplative novel explores a man's life marked by sacrifice, regret, and difficult choices through a speculative framework. Suitable for mature middle schoolers and up, with themes of mental health and emotional reflection.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and anxiety (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy thoughtful stories about life choices and getting second chances will connect with Wilbur's emotional journey.