The Wave

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Wave is a gripping novel based on a true classroom experiment that explores how easily ordinary people can be swayed by group dynamics and authoritarianism. When a high school teacher creates a simple movement to demonstrate the power of fascism, his students become increasingly caught up in the excitement—until the experiment spirals beyond his control. This thought-provoking story teaches young readers about critical thinking, peer pressure, and the importance of questioning authority.