This remarkable novel had me hooked from the first page. It's not enough that Brian Bingham must simultaneously deal with his first love, his parent's dissolving marriage, and plummeting grades. A mysterious portal shows him a terrifying future.

The Window is a novel about growing up and coming to terms with some of the greatest difficulties of life. After seeing his best friend die through a window that can see into the future, he becomes obsessed. Can he stop it from happening? The themes of love, loss, family, and friendship will resonate with young readers who are also learning to cope with these issues in their own lives.

Young adult fiction is typically written for readers 12 to 18 years old, but I would recommend this book for avid readers as young as 10 and to the many adults who enjoy this genre. Choosing a book for boys to read is often challenging, but boys will connect with the contemporary issues in The Window.