If your kid loves Robin in Stranger Things, this is the rare tie-in book that actually adds value to the character. It ditches the sci-fi horror for a sharp, funny, and sometimes painful look at what it’s like to be the 'weird kid' in a town that demands normalcy.

It’s less of a thriller and more of a classic YA coming-of-age story. For parents, it’s a total win: it encourages literacy through a brand they already like, and it handles heavy topics like identity and belonging with a lot of heart and zero cynicism.