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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)
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)
On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God
by Louise Rennison
A teenage girl's humorous journey of growing up, navigating her newfound relationship with a Sex God.
In the previous novel, Georgia has finally landed the "Sex God", her longtime crush Robbie Jennings, for a boyfriend. Georgia's dad has gone to New Zealand for a few months. While he is gone, her ... (Wikipedia)
13 Little Blue Envelopes
by Maureen Johnson
A teenage girl embarks on a journey to Europe, following instructions from her late aunt's 13 envelopes.
Virginia (Ginny) Blackstone, a seventeen-year-old girl who is on summer break before her final year of high school, has received 13 blue envelopes from her self-proclaimed "Runaway Aunt" Peg, who has ... (Wikipedia)
The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them
by E. Lockhart
A humorous guide for teenage girls on understanding and dealing with boys. Includes tips and tricks for navigating relationships.
Here is how things stand at the beginning of newly-licensed driver Ruby Oliver's junior year at Tate Prep: Kim: Not speaking. Far away in Tokyo. Cricket: Not speaking. Nora: Speaking–sort of. Chatted ... (Goodreads)
Belinda
by Anne Rampling
A young woman's sexual awakening and exploration of her desires, leading to a dangerous affair with an older man.
"Who was she?" That was the first thought that came into my mind when I saw her in the bookstore. Who was she really? She's Belinda. She's sixteen years old. She's the object of one man's ultimate ... (Goodreads)
That Summer
by Sarah Dessen
A girl spends a summer in a beach town, discovering secrets about her family and herself while falling in love.
That Summer tells the story of a 15-year-old girl Haven, as she copes with her sister's engagement, her father's remarriage, and her best friend's personality changes. Nothing seems stable except for ... (Wikipedia)
Class A
by Robert Muchamore
Teenage spy James Adams goes undercover to infiltrate a drug gang. Action-packed and gritty, with a realistic portrayal of the dangers of drug use.
CHERUB agents Kerry , Nicole , Kyle , and James are sent on a mission to infiltrate the drug gang KMG, led by criminal Keith Moore. The group attempts to befriend Moore's four children to attempt to ... (Wikipedia)
Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries
by Helen Fielding
Bridget Jones navigates the ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood while trying to figure out who the father of her baby is.
Bridget Jones is a Bangor University graduate. She is a 32-year-old single woman whose life is a satirized version of the stereotypical single London 30-something in the 1990s and very unlucky in ... (Wikipedia)
Every Boy's Got One
by Meg Cabot
A romantic comedy about a destination wedding planner who falls in love with the best man.
Cartoonist Jane Harris is delighted by the prospect of her first-ever trip to Europe. But it's hate at first sight for Jane and Cal Langdon, and neither is too happy at the prospect of sharing a ... (Goodreads)
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp
by R.L. Stine
Grady and his family move to a swamp, where they encounter a werewolf. They must survive the terror and uncover the truth.
Grady Tucker and his family have moved to Florida into a house next to Fever Swamp because his father, a scientist, wants to determine if swamp deer from South America can survive in Florida. Grady’s ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Just So Stories
by Rudyard Kipling
A collection of fanciful tales explaining how animals came to be the way they are.
Librarian's Note: Alternate cover edition can be found here . Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects include How the Camel Got His Hump. The Butterfly That Stamped, and How the ... (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)
Blood and Chocolate
by Annette Curtis Klause
A young werewolf must choose between her family and an outsider, struggling with the difficulties of being different.
Vivian Gandillon relishes the change, the sweet, fierce ache that carries her from girl to wolf. At sixteen, she is beautiful and strong, and all the young wolves are on her tail. But Vivian still ... (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)
Talking to Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
A young girl discovers her destiny to become a powerful wizard and save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer.
Cimorene raises Daystar and tells him legends about the Enchanted Forest, swordsmanship, spells, and magical protocols. One day, Antorell, a member of the Society of Wizards who has a grudge against ... (Wikipedia)
Twenties Girl
by Sophie Kinsella
A young woman's life is turned upside down when the ghost of her great-aunt Sadie appears, demanding her help in finding a missing necklace.
Lara is a twenty-seven-year-old girl. At the funeral of her great-aunt Sadie, she gets visited by her ghost , in form of a bold, demanding, Charleston-dancing girl. Sadie has one particular request: ... (Wikipedia)
Gossip Girl
by Cecily von Ziegesar
A group of wealthy teenagers living in the Upper East Side of New York City navigate their way through high school while dealing with drama, secrets, and scandals.
Welcome to New York City’s Upper East Side, where my friends and I live, go to school, play, and sleep—sometimes with each other. S is back from boarding school, and if we aren’t careful, she’s going ... (Goodreads)
Flipped
by Wendelin Van Draanen
A boy and girl's perspectives on their relationship change as they grow up.
Julianna 'Juli' Baker meets Bryce Loski two weeks before the beginning of second grade. Though Juli believes she’s in love, Bryce is annoyed by her constant and persistent attention. In elementary ... (Wikipedia)
The Reckoning
by Kelley Armstrong
A small town is rocked by a murder and secrets are uncovered as the investigation unfolds.
Following on from the events in, The Awakening, , the story follows Chloe, Derek, Simon and Tori as they live in the Safe House, formally owned by an ex-employee of the Edison Group, with Simon and ... (Wikipedia)
Brick Lane
by Monica Ali
A Bangladeshi woman navigates her new life in London, facing cultural clashes, family expectations, and personal growth.
A captivating read from a debut novelist, Brick Lane brings the immigrant milieu of East London to vibrant life. With great poignancy, Ali illuminates a foreign world; her well-developed characters ... (Goodreads)
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)
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
by Helen Fielding
A humorous journey of self-discovery for a thirty-something single woman.
Lurching from the cappuccino bars of Notting Hill to the blissed-out shores of Thailand, Bridget Jones searches for The Truth in spite of pathetically unevolved men, insane dating theories, and Smug ... (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)
Daisy Miller
by Henry James
A young American woman travels to Europe and flouts social conventions, leading to her downfall.
Annie "Daisy" Miller and Frederick Winterbourne first meet in Vevey , Switzerland, in a garden of the grand hotel, , where Winterbourne is allegedly vacationing from his studies (an attachment to an ... (Wikipedia)
The Illustrated Mum
by Jacqueline Wilson
A young girl's plight to navigate the difficult relationships between her mother and siblings.
Dolphin and her older sister, Star, live with their mother, Marigold, in a small London flat. Marigold, an avid lover of tattoos, suffers from bipolar disorder and also has a drinking problem. ... (Wikipedia)
Before I Die
by Jenny Downham
A teenage girl's journey to live life to the fullest before succumbing to a terminal illness.
Tessa is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia . Despite four years of chemotherapy , she has discovered that her cancer is terminal and her doctors give her a short time to live. Tessa, with ... (Wikipedia)
Searching for Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
Princess Cimorene and her friends embark on a quest to rescue King Mendanbar's stolen sword and find the missing King of the Dragons.
Mendanbar, the young King of the Enchanted Forest, is puzzled about several burned spots where he found dragon scales, but, more significantly, he finds that the magical network that keeps the forest ... (Wikipedia)
The Summoning
by Kelley Armstrong
After a mental breakdown, Chloe Saunders is sent to a group home where she discovers her ability to see ghosts.
Chloe Saunders believes things are finally starting to go right in her life – a boy asks her about the dance, Chloe gets on the directors list for a short, she finally gets her period at age 15, dyes ... (Wikipedia)
