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  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

    by Sherman Alexie
    A young Native American boy's struggles to survive in a difficult world.

    The book follows a fourteen-year-old boy living with his family on the Spokane Indian Reservation near Wellpinit, Washington for a school year. It is told in episodic diary style, moving from the ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Unearthly

    by Cynthia Hand
    A young woman discovers she is a half-angel and must choose between the mortal and angelic worlds.

    In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees... Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Keturah and Lord Death

    by Martine Leavitt
    A young woman's quest to find true love by outsmarting Death himself.

    Martine Leavitt offers a spellbinding story, interweaving elements of classic fantasy and high romance in this National Book Award Finalist. Keturah follows a legendary hart into the king's forest, ... (Goodreads)

  4. Just Listen

    by Sarah Dessen
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, navigating the complexities of teenage life.

    Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. , Her friendship with her best friends Clarke and Sophie ended bitterly. ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Off Season

    by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
    Darcy spends the summer on her family's farm, learning about life, love, and loss.

    Life is looking up for D.J. Schwenk. She’s in eleventh grade, finally. After a rocky summer, she’s reconnecting in a big way with her best friend, Amber. She’s got kind of a thing going with Brian ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Truth About Forever

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

    Macy is still recovering from the sudden loss of her father. Since he died during one of their habitual morning runs, Macy gives up running and keeps all of her feelings to herself. This results in ... (Wikipedia)

  7. An Abundance of Katherines

    by John Green
    A teenage boy's quest for love and self-discovery, learning to accept himself and find happiness.

    Colin Singleton, a child prodigy living in Chicago , fears he will not maintain his genius as an adult. Over the span of his life, Colin has dated nineteen girls named Katherine, all spelled in that ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Dreamland

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of relationships and growing up.

    The book is split into three parts. Caitlin O'Koren has just realized that on her 16th birthday, her 18 year-old sister, Cass, has run away. Everybody completely forgets about Caitlin's birthday. Her ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Austenland

    by Shannon Hale
    A romantic comedy about a woman's search for romance in a Jane Austen-inspired theme park.

    Austenland tells the story of 32-year-old Jane Hayes, an average New York woman who secretly has an unhealthy obsession with Mr. Darcy from the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice . After Jane ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Unwind

    by Neal Shusterman
    A dystopian future world where teenagers are subjected to a “harvesting” process that splits them apart.

    Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age ... (Goodreads)

  11. Impossible

    by Nancy Werlin
    A young girl discovers a family curse that requires her to complete an impossible task to break it.

    Lucy is seventeen when she discovers that she is the latest recipient of a generations-old family curse that requires her to complete three seemingly impossible tasks or risk falling into madness and ... (Goodreads)

  12. Airman

    by Eoin Colfer
    Conor Broekhart, a young inventor, is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must escape prison to clear his name and seek revenge.

    The book begins with the Paris World's Fair of 1878, which Declan Broekhart and his wife, Catherine, are attending. They are there mainly to take a ride in a new hot air balloon. While they are in ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Wednesday Wars

    by Gary D. Schmidt
    A coming-of-age story of a student facing the challenges of the Vietnam War era.

    In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over ... (Goodreads)

  14. Fruits Basket, Vol. 4

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of family and relationships.

    Jealousy, rage, regret—the members of the Sohma family are no strangers to these emotions. Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism, however, is like a balm to them. Unfortunately, not every Sohma feels that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Twisted

    by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A young girl's struggle for justice against a high school culture of silence and victim-blaming.

    High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on ... (Goodreads)

  16. Saving Faith

    by David Baldacci
    A lobbyist uncovers a conspiracy involving a senator and a defense contractor. She must fight to expose the truth and save her own life.

    The botched attempt on Faith's life led to an all-out hunt for her by three parties - the FBI, the CIA and her boss, Danny Buchanan. Fleeing for her life, Faith was not sure who she can trust, ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Moxie

    by Jennifer Mathieu
    A teenage girl finds her voice and learns to navigate the sexism of high school.

    Coming March 2021 as a Netflix Original Film directed by Amy Poehler! ",Moxie, is sweet, funny, and fierce. Read this and then join the fight."—Amy Poehler An unlikely teenager starts a feminist ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Girl with the Silver Eyes

    by Willo Davis Roberts
    A young girl with telekinetic powers struggles to fit in with society and find acceptance.

    “There’s something strange about that kid.” At least that’s what everyone says, but they don’t know the truth. Perfect for fans of, Stranger Things, this classic novel continues to enthrall. Katie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. United We Spy

    by Ally Carter
    A group of friends must team up to stop a dangerous organization from wielding its power.

    Don't miss a moment of the beloved, bestselling series where spies-in-training navigate double crosses, secret missions, friendship, and first love-now with a bonus epilogue! , Cammie Morgan has lost ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Seedfolks

    by Paul Fleischman
    A diverse group of people transform a vacant lot into a community garden, learning about themselves and each other along the way.

    ALA Best Book for Young Adults ∙ School Library Journal Best Book ∙ Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ IRA/CBC Children's Choice ∙ NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Vietnamese girl ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. I Am the Messenger

    by Markus Zusak
    An unassuming young man is unexpectedly thrust into a journey of redemption and courage.

    During a visit to the bank, the protagonist Ed Kennedy, a nineteen-year-old Australian taxi driver, accidentally foils a robbery. After speaking to the police, he is interviewed by local media and ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Only the Good Spy Young

    by Ally Carter
    A teenage girl's mission to save her friends and foil a terrorist plot.

    When Cammie Morgan enrolled at the Gallagher Academy, she knew she was preparing for the dangerous life of a spy. What she didn’t know was that the serious, real-life danger would start during her ... (Goodreads)

  23. Love Walked In

    by Marisa de los Santos
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, unlocking the mysteries of love and friendship.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of I’d Give Anything and I’ll Be Your Blue Sky comes a “bewitching, warmhearted grown-up fairy tale about old movies, charming princes, and finding happily ... (Goodreads)

  24. How I Live Now

    by Meg Rosoff
    A girl's war-torn journey of survival, courage, and love.

    Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth (who goes by the name of Daisy) is sent from the US to stay with her aunt Penn and her children, Daisy's cousins, on a remote farm in the United Kingdom during the outbreak ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy

    by Ally Carter
    An adventurous teenage spy embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover secrets.

    Cammie Morgan is back, and it's clear that her life hasn't calmed down since the events of I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You . At first, giddy anticipation is in the air. ... (Goodreads)

  26. Fruits Basket, Vol. 6

    by Natsuki Takaya
    Tohru Honda continues to live with the Sohma family, learning more about their curse and forming deeper connections with each member.

    Tohru should be having the time of her life during summer break at the Sohmas' vacation home...but ever since Akito appeared, Yuki and the others go off every day to meet with the zodiac leader. On ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Fruits Basket, Vol. 2

    by Natsuki Takaya
    A young girl's journey of self-acceptance, overcoming personal obstacles with the help of her newfound friends.

    When she was living in a tent pitched on the Sohma family's land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, she's gotten a crash course in magical ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Shadowland

    by Jenny Carroll
    A young girl's magical journey of self-discovery, as she finds her place in the world.

    Sixteen-year-old Susannah 'Suze' Simon is a mediator, which means she can see and talk to ghosts. Suze spends a lot of time directing the usually unhappy dead to the afterlife. However, her job is ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Please Ignore Vera Dietz

    by A.S. King
    An exploration of friendship and betrayal, and the repercussions of secrets.

    Vera’s spent her whole life secretly in love with her best friend, Charlie Kahn. And over the years she’s kept a lot of his secrets. Even after he betrayed her. Even after he ruined everything. So ... (Goodreads)

  30. Skip Beat!, Vol. 1

    by Yoshiki Nakamura
    Kyoko Mogami follows her childhood friend to Tokyo to help him achieve his dreams, but ends up pursuing her own career in show business.

    When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But ... (Barnes & Noble)