Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Humming Whispers |
1995 |
Angela Johnson |
Buy |
| 2 |
A Certain October |
2012 |
Angela Johnson |
Buy |
Angela Johnson’s standalone novels include two young adult books published nearly two decades apart. Humming Whispers (1995) deals with a family affected by mental illness, while A Certain October (2012) explores loss and grief through a teenager’s perspective.
Both books are characteristic of Johnson’s approach to difficult subjects with sensitivity and directness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Angela Johnson Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Angela Johnson Standalone Novels series, published between 1995 and 2012.
What is the first book in the Angela Johnson Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Angela Johnson Standalone Novels series is Humming Whispers, published in 1995.
What is Humming Whispers about?
Humming Whispers (1995) is a young adult novel about a teenage girl whose older sister has schizophrenia. The book explores mental illness through the eyes of a young narrator worried she may develop the same condition.