Nest, The

Steven worries about everything --his baby brother who was born with congenital defects, his parents who are struggling to cope, what might lurk in the darkness while he sleeps, and a wasp nest growing on the house. When a mysterious wasp queen enters his dreams, and offers to “fix” the baby, Steven thinks he has found an answer to his family's problems but if he says “yes” will there be irreversible consequences? This award-winning novel is suitable for grade 7-9 students who enjoy horror stories, and can prompt rich discussion of birth abnormalities, mental health, disabilities, social support, and euthanasia.