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The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver
by E. Lockhart
A teenage girl's journey to find her true self and balance her mental health.
Ruby Oliver is 15 and has a shrink. She knows it’s unusual, but give her a break—she’s had a rough 10 days. In the past 10 days she: , lost her boyfriend (#13 on the list), , lost her best friend ... (Goodreads)
Startled by His Furry Shorts
by Louise Rennison
Georgia Nicolson navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, including crushes, family drama, and embarrassing mishaps.
On the rack of romance. And also in the oven of luuurve. Woe is Georgia: Dave the Laugh has declared his love for her (at least she thinks he was talking about her), and she has finally given Masimo ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A young man's journey to understanding his identity, culture, and family.
A “mesmerizing, poetic exploration of family, friendship, love and loss” from the acclaimed author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe . ( New York Times Book Review ) Sal ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants
by Louise Rennison
Georgia Nicolson's hilarious adventures continue as she navigates through teenage life, love, and friendship.
The book is written in the form of a diary. It is about Georgia Nicolson (14), her friends (the Ace Gang), and her infatuation with boys (or snogging in particular). Georgia's boyfriend Robbie ('the ... (Wikipedia)
A Certain Slant of Light
by Laura Whitcomb
A ghost's journey to find her place in the afterlife and to understand her previous life.
In the class of the high school English teacher she has been haunting, Helen feels them: for the first time in 130 years, human eyes are looking at her. They belong to a boy, a boy who has not seemed ... (Goodreads)
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
by Ann Brashares
Four teenage friends navigate their way through friendship, first love, and independence.
With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their second summer together. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to ... (Goodreads)
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)
More Tales to Chill Your Bones
by Alvin Schwartz
A collection of spooky and bone-chilling tales that will leave readers with goosebumps and a sense of unease.
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! This paperback edition features cover artwork from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark motion picture. Stephen Gammell’s ... (Barnes & Noble)
On the Jellicoe Road
by Melina Marchetta
A young girl's search for her identity and her place in the world.
I'm dreaming of the boy in the tree. I tell him stories. About the Jellicoe School and the Townies and the Cadets from a school in Sydney. I tell him about the war between us for territory. And I ... (Goodreads)
Queen of Babble
by Meg Cabot
Lizzie Nichols, a fashion-savvy college graduate, travels to France and finds herself in a series of romantic misadventures.
What's an American girl with a big mouth, but an equally big heart, to do?, Lizzie Nichols has a problem, and it isn't that she doesn't have the slightest idea what she's going to do with her life, ... (Goodreads)
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
by E. Lockhart
A teenage girl's mission to challenge the status quo, finding her own power within a boys' club.
Frankie Landau-Banks at age 14: Debate Club. Her father's "bunny rabbit." A mildly geeky girl attending a highly competitive boarding school. Frankie Landau-Banks at age 15: A knockout figure. A ... (Goodreads)
We Are Okay
by Nina LaCour
A teenage girl's journey to confront her past and find closure.
You go through life thinking there’s so much you need…,Until you leave with only your phone, your wallet, and a picture of your mother. Marin hasn’t spoken to anyone from her old life since the day ... (Goodreads)
Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas
by Louise Rennison
A teenage girl's humorous journey of self-discovery, finding her place in the world.
As I was going out of my bedroom door I remembered my nungas. Perhaps I should take some precautions to keep them under strict control. Maybe bits of Sellotape on the ends of them to keep them from ... (Barnes & Noble)
Okay for Now
by Gary D. Schmidt
A young boy struggles to find his place in a new town, but with the help of a kind librarian and John James Audubon's illustrations, he discovers his own talents and strengths.
Douglas "Doug" Swieteck is a fourteen-year-old boy living somewhere on Long Island in 1968 during the Vietnam War . After Doug's dad is fired for mouthing off to his boss, the Swietecks move to the ... (Wikipedia)
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
by Maggie Stiefvater
A magical journey to save a lost kingdom and find one's true identity.
The third installment in the all-new series from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater! Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can ... (Goodreads)
This Lullaby
by Sarah Dessen
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.
Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)
Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A teenage girl's struggle to survive an apocalyptic disaster, relying on her resilience and resourcefulness.
Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when a meteor knocks the moon closer to the earth. How should her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, ... (Goodreads)
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)
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
by Alvin Schwartz
Collection of tales of horror and the supernatural, to be shared with friends around a campfire.
This spooky addition to Alvin Schwartz's popular books on American folklore is filled with tales of eerie horror and dark revenge that will make you jump with fright. There is a story here for ... (Goodreads)
Something, Maybe
by Elizabeth Scott
Hannah discovers her father is a famous politician and tries to find her place in his world while navigating first love and family secrets.
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and ... (Goodreads)
The Nanny Diaries
by Emma McLaughlin
A young woman's struggle to balance her professional and personal obligations as a nanny.
Wanted: One young woman to take care of four-year-old boy. Must be cheerful, enthusiastic and selfless–bordering on masochistic. Must relish sixteen-hour shifts with a deliberately nap-deprived ... (Goodreads)
Howl’s Moving Castle
by Diana Wynne Jones
A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.
18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)
The Amaranth Enchantment
by Julie Berry
A young girl, orphaned and alone, discovers a magical amulet and must navigate a dangerous world of enchantment to save herself and those she loves.
When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt's jewelry store. Then, ... (Goodreads)
Anna and the French Kiss
by Stephanie Perkins
A romantic comedy of a teenage girl and her unexpected summer romance in Paris.
Anna Oliphant is a senior in high school who is forced by her father to attend the fictional boarding school 'School of America in Paris' – nicknamed SOAP by students. She is heavily against having ... (Wikipedia)
The Boy Most Likely To
by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Tim Mason, a recovering alcoholic, falls for his landlord's daughter, Alice. Their relationship is tested by family secrets and personal struggles.
Surprises abound and sparks ignite in the highly anticipated, utterly romantic companion to My Life Next Door Tim Mason was The Boy Most Likely To: - find the liquor cabinet blindfolded - need a ... (Goodreads)
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)
Mates, Dates, and Inflatable Bras
by Cathy Hopkins
A teenage girl navigates the ups and downs of high school, friendships, and first love.
Everything is changing around Lucy Loverling, and a turning point is exactly what she does NOT need. Suddenly she has to make all sorts of decisions including what she wants to be. And it seems that ... (Goodreads)
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
by Laini Taylor
A young woman discovers a secret world of angels, monsters, and a destiny she never knew was hers.
Karou, a 17-year-old art student living in Prague , goes about her daily life attending classes and hanging out with her best friend Zuzana, while simultaneously trying to evade her ex-boyfriend ... (Wikipedia)
Just as Long as We're Together
by Judy Blume
Stephanie navigates the ups and downs of middle school with her best friends, dealing with family issues and growing up along the way.
From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and the adult bestseller, In the Unlikely Event, comes a tale of family, friendship, and pre-teen life like only ... (Barnes & Noble)
Bloomability
by Sharon Creech
Dinnie's life changes when she moves to Switzerland and attends an international school. She learns to embrace new experiences and friendships.
Domenica Santolina Doone, known as Dinnie, has spent most of her life traveling around the United States because her father is transiently employed. Dinnie feels that she has settled into this ... (Wikipedia)
