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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)
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)
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)
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)
Crank
by Ellen Hopkins
A teenage girl's descent into addiction and the consequences it has on her life and relationships.
Crank takes place the summer before and during the protagonist Kristina's junior year of high school. She is a straight-A honor roll student and decides to visit her father for three weeks. Her ... (Wikipedia)
Marked
by P.C. Cast
A young woman discovers her supernatural powers, and must choose between two supernatural worlds.
Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird lives in a world where vampires, or "vampyres" have always existed. One day, during school, Zoey is marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre at the Tulsa House ... (Wikipedia)
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
by Judy Blume
A young girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the transition from childhood to adolescence.
Margaret Simon is just eleven going on twelve when her family moves from New York City to Farbrook, New Jersey. Margaret's mother is Christian and her father is Jewish . Margaret has been raised ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Keeping the Moon
by Sarah Dessen
A teenage girl finds friendship and learns to accept herself during a summer spent in a beach town.
While her mother, a famous television fitness coach, is on promotion tour in Europe, fifteen-year-old Colie has to spend the summer holidays with her aunt Mira in Colby, North Carolina . Having ... (Wikipedia)
The Princess Diaries
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl discovers she is a princess and must navigate royal life while dealing with typical high school drama.
Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there's nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra. Is she ever in for a surprise. First mom announces ... (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 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)
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)
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)
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)
Burned
by Ellen Hopkins
A young girl's struggle to survive physical and emotional abuse in her family.
Pattyn is seventeen years old and is the oldest of seven girls in a Mormon household. Her father is an alcoholic who beats her mother, believing a wife must succumb to her husband's actions. Her ... (Wikipedia)
It's Kind of a Funny Story
by Ned Vizzini
A young man's struggle with mental illness, finding his path to recovery.
Craig Gilner, the narrator, is 15 years old and lives with his family in a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood. He attends the prestigious Executive Pre-Professional High School, having studied ... (Wikipedia)
A Light in the Attic
by Shel Silverstein
A whimsical collection of poems, stories and drawings exploring life, love and the power of imagination.
Last night while I lay thinking here, Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear, And pranced and partied all night long, And sang their same old Whatif song:, Whatif I flunk that test?,Whatif green hair ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
by Chris Crutcher
Eric and Sarah Byrnes, two outcasts, navigate high school and confront their traumatic pasts.
Eric “Mobe” Calhoune's best friend Sarah Byrnes is catatonic , sitting in the mental ward of Sacred Heart Hospital. The staff there suggests that he recall some moments that may jog her memory and ... (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)
All-American Girl
by Meg Cabot
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of high school life.
Samantha Madison lives in Washington, D.C and is a sophomore at John Adams Preparatory School . An outcast, she has only one friend, Catherine. Sam is a huge fan of Gwen Stefani and often laments ... (Wikipedia)
A Great and Terrible Beauty
by Libba Bray
A Victorian-era boarding school girl discovers a hidden world of magic and danger. She must navigate the treacherous waters of power and desire.
Gemma Doyle, the series' protagonist, is forced to leave India after the death of her mother to attend a private boarding school in London. On her sixteenth birthday, Gemma and her mother stroll ... (Wikipedia)
Love, Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates complex relationships and growing up.
New in town, homeschooled, and feeling rejected by Leo, the 16-year-old narrator of the first book who had fallen under her spell, she is lonely and sad—her "happy wagon," where she keeps stones ... (Wikipedia)
Wicked Lovely
by Melissa Marr
A teenager's struggle to survive in a world of faeries, where she must choose between love or duty.
Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty - especially if they learn of her ... (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)
Best Friends for Never
by Lisi Harrison
Two former best friends compete for popularity in a new school, leading to betrayal and drama.
In the second book starring Westchester County's most privileged middle schoolers, the Clique declares Massie a hero for hosting the first boy/girl Halloween party of 8th grade. Massie's already ... (Goodreads)
Impulse
by Ellen Hopkins
A teenage girl's struggle to overcome trauma, while discovering her true identity.
From the book jacket: Conner Sykes : Conner is the perfect boy. He's handsome, has amazing grades, and is amazing at sports. His family seems like the poster family for the magazines. He and his twin ... (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)
