Coming Of Age
Growing up is an experience that is at once personal and universal. Browse through these books to read about that special coming of age period in everyone’s lives. Who knows, you might just lose and find yourself in some of these titles!
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Heather O'Neill
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Lullabies for Little Criminals
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'Lullabies for Little Criminals' is Heather O'Neill's first novel about one girl's struggle for survival on the mean streets of Montreal.Baby is twelve years old. Her mother died not long after she was born and she lives in a string of seedy flats in Montreal's red light district with her father Jules, who takes better care of his heroin addiction than he does of his daughter. Jules is an intermittent presence and a constant source of chaos in Baby's life - the turmoil he brings with him and the wreckage he leaves in his wake. Baby finds herself constantly re-adjusting to new situations, new foster homes, new places, new people, all the while longing for stability and a 'normal' life. But Baby has a gift - the ability to find the good in people, a genius for spinning stories and for cherishing the small crumbs of happiness that fall into her lap. She is bright, smart, funny and observant about life on the dirty streets of a city and wise enough to realise salvation rests in her own hands.
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Noteworthy could be a good read for users interested in exploring themes of identity and belonging. The novel's most unique feature is its focus on a cappella music and the performing arts culture. Users may appreciate the main character's experience of auditioning in drag to join an all-male a cappella group and the insights it provides about gender, sexuality, and acceptance. Overall, the book offers an engaging and insightful coming-of-age story that may appeal to young adults.
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Leila Sales
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This Song Will Save Your Life
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All her life, Elise Dembowski has been an outsider. Starting a new school, she dreams of fitting in at last – but when her best attempts at popularity fail, she almost gives up. Then she stumbles upon a secret warehouse party. There, at night, Elise can be a different person, making real friends, falling in love for the first time, and finding her true passion – DJ’ing. But when her real and secret lives collide, she has to make a decision once and for all: just who is the real Elise?An irresistible novel about hope, heartbreak and the power of music to bring people together.
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Moïra Fowley-Doyle
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The Accident Season
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The Accident Season could be a perfect read for fans of magical realism and mystery. The book explores a family's cursed fate and their obsession with avoiding accidents during the month of October. The book's most unique feature is the infusion of magic and mystery in the characters' lives, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, it's a captivating story that will leave readers wanting to know what happens next.
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Melina Marchetta
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Harperteen
Jellicoe Road
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Jellicoe Road is a beautiful and captivating coming-of-age and family drama story with a touch of mystery that makes it more intriguing and multifaceted than any other young adult novel out there. The story is definitely for readers who love to be swept off their feet in a whirlwind of emotions as they follow Taylor's journey to discovering her past and, hopefully, changing her future.
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Matthew Quick
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Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
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This book is a powerful and emotional journey of a troubled teenage boy, Leonard Peacock, who is struggling with mental illness and a traumatic past. The author, Matthew Quick, explores the themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and forgiveness as the reader follows Leonard on his 18th birthday, where he has decided to commit a horrific act before taking his own life. The book shows the importance of acceptance and the damaging effects of society's expectations on young people. This book would be a good read for anyone who enjoys a thought-provoking and emotional story that delves deep into the human psyche.
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Winger
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Ryan Dean West is a fourteen-year-old junior at a boarding school for rich kids. He’s living in Opportunity Hall, the dorm for troublemakers, and rooming with the biggest bully on the rugby team. And he’s madly in love with his best friend Annie, who thinks of him as a little boy.With the help of his sense of humor, rugby buddies, and his penchant for doodling comics, Ryan Dean manages to survive life’s complications and even find some happiness along the way. But when the unthinkable happens, he has to figure out how to hold on to what’s important, even when it feels like everything has fallen apart.Filled with hand-drawn info-graphics and illustrations and told in a pitch-perfect voice, this realistic depiction of a teen’s experience strikes an exceptional balance of hilarious and heartbreaking.
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Here are the numbers of Ann Galardi's life: She is 16. And a size 17. Her perfect mother is a size 6. Her Aunt Jackie is getting married in 2 months, and wants Ann to be a bridesmaid. So Ann makes up her mind: Time to lose 45 pounds (more or less). Welcome to the world of informercial diet plans, wedding dance lessons, endless run-ins with the cutest guy Ann's ever seen—and some surprises about her not-so-perfect mother. And there's one more thing—it's all about feeling comfortable in your own skin—no matter how you add it up! K.A. Barson's sparkling debut is "deliciously relatable, with a lot of laughter on the side." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times best-selling author
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Skye Melki-Wegner
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Chasing the Valley
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Chasing the Valley is a thrilling read for fans of fantasy and dystopian genres. The unique combination of magic and survival sets it apart from other books in the genre. It is recommended for readers who enjoy stories of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. The protagonist, Danika, is a relatable and strong character who faces challenges and makes difficult decisions throughout the book. The book is fast-paced and keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Overall, Chasing the Valley is a great book that promises an exciting and unforgettable journey for its readers.
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Carol Ann Lee
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Anne Frank's Story
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The life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six clearly written chapters, this biography for children answers the many detailed questions about Anne that readers of the Diary often have, and includes interesting anecdotes from friends who survived her. There is an Historical Note at the beginning of the book and a map of Europe, so that children will be able to understand the situation at the time, and an Introduction by Anne Frank's cousin, Buddy Elias.
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Jacqueline Kelly
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Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
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In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book.“The most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. . . . Callie's struggles to find a place in the world where she'll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today.” ― The New YorkerCalpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.Author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections. This is perfect for young readers who like historical fiction, STEM topics, animal stories, and feminist middle grade novels.Don't miss the sequel!The Curious World of Calpurnia TateTo follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book Skunked!Counting SheepWho Gives a Hoot?A Prickly Problem
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John Grisham
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A Painted House : A Novel
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"The hill people and the Mexicans arrived on the same day. It was a Wednesday, early in September 1952. The Cardinals were five games behind the Dodgers with three weeks to go, and the season looked hopeless. The cotton, however, was waist-high to my father, over my head, and he and my grandfather could be heard before supper whispering words that were seldom heard. It could be a "good crop."Thus begins the new novel from John Grisham, a story inspired by his own childhood in rural Arkansas. The narrator is a farm boy named Luke Chandler, age seven, who lives in the cotton fields with his parents and grandparents in a little house that's never been painted. The Chandlers farm eighty acres that they rent, not own, and when the cotton is ready they hire a truckload of Mexicans and a family from the Ozarks to help harvest it.For six weeks they pick cotton, battling the heat, the rain, the fatigue, and sometimes each other. As the weeks pass Luke sees and hears things no seven-year-old could possibly be prepared for, and he finds himself keeping secrets that not only threaten the crop but will change the lives of the Chandlers forever.
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Raised by Wolves: Taken by Storm : Book 3
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"Raised by Wolves: Taken by Storm" offers an exciting continuation to the werewolf saga, with a focus on werewolf politics and clan dynamics. Bryn's struggle to find her place in the werewolf Senate, and her search for a dangerous internal threat, will have readers on the edge of their seats. The book also explores the complex relationships between the characters, making for a rewarding read for fans of the genre.
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It's Christmas time and Holden Caulfield has just been expelled from yet another school...Fleeing the crooks at Pencey Prep, he pinballs around New York City seeking solace in fleeting encounters—shooting the bull with strangers in dive hotels, wandering alone round Central Park, getting beaten up by pimps and cut down by erstwhile girlfriends. The city is beautiful and terrible, in all its neon loneliness and seedy glamour, its mingled sense of possibility and emptiness. Holden passes through it like a ghost, thinking always of his kid sister Phoebe, the only person who really understands him, and his determination to escape the phonies and find a life of true meaning.The Catcher in the Rye is an all-time classic in coming-of-age literature- an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.
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(1919–2010) classic novel of teenage angst and rebellion was first published in 1951. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923. It was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. It has been frequently challenged in the court for its liberal use of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and in the 1950's and 60's it was the novel that every teenage boy wants to read.
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Will Freeman may have discovered the key to dating success: If the simple fact that they were single mothers meant that gorgeous women—women who would not ordinarily look twice at Will—might not only be willing, but enthusiastic about dating him, then he was really onto something. Single mothers—bright, attractive, available women—thousands of them, were all over London. He just had to find them.SPAT: Single Parents—Alone Together. It was a brilliant plan. And Will wasn't going to let the fact that he didn't have a child himself hold him back. A fictional two-year-old named Ned wouldn't be the first thing he'd invented. And it seems to go quite well at first, until he meets an actual twelve-year-old named Marcus, who is more than Will bargained for...
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Chris Lynch
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Freewill
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Freewill is a thought-provoking and haunting novel that delves into the mind of a troubled teenager and explores the complex issue of teen suicide. Lynch's writing is raw and emotional, and his portrayal of Will's struggle with his own identity is both heart-wrenching and relatable. The book's most unique feature is its exploration of freewill - the idea that ultimately, we have the power to shape our own destinies. I would highly recommend this book to young adults who enjoy dark and thought-provoking mysteries. It is a powerful novel that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
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Taran Matharu
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Hodder
The Novice
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This book could be a good read for fans of epic fantasy adventures with a touch of magic. The unique and distinctive feature of "Summoner: The Novice" is the protagonist's ability to summon demons from another world, which sets him on a thrilling journey of self-discovery and survival. With its blend of friendship, loyalty, magic, and political intrigue, this book will captivate readers who enjoy immersive and action-packed stories.
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Taran Matharu
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The Inquisition - Summoner
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This book is a gripping continuation of the Summoner trilogy, filled with thrilling battles, political intrigue, and the test of friendship and loyalty. As Fletcher faces the Inquisition and a deadly challenge, readers will be drawn into a world of demons, magic, and a race against time. With its engaging storytelling and dynamic characters, Summoner: The Inquisition is a must-read for fans of action-packed fantasy novels.
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Taran Matharu
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Summoner: The Battlemage
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If you've ever wanted to dive into a world where magical battles are the norm and mythical creatures are both foes and allies, "Summoner: The Battlemage" could be your next adventure. Not only will you follow Fletcher's heroic and perilous quest, but you'll also be immersed in an intense conflict filled with strategy, loyalty, and the pursuit of peace. Taran Matharu's storytelling might hook you in with its fast pace and the high stakes of fantasy warfare. Plus, if you've been a part of Fletcher's journey from the beginning, this is the grand conclusion you've been waiting for.
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Carson McCullers
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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
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"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" might resonate deeply with you if you've ever felt disconnected or out of step with the world around you. Carson McCullers vividly portrays the internal landscapes of her characters, showcasing their yearnings for connection, their struggles with isolation, and their search for beauty in a world that often seems indifferent. Her young protagonist, Mick Kelly, and the assorted townsfolk reveal the human condition through their interactions with the deaf-mute John Singer, creating a tapestry of emotional depth that is both poignant and timeless.
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With House of Sand and Fog, his National Book Award-nominated novel, Andre Dubus III demonstrated his mastery of the complexities of character and desire. In this earlier novel he captures a roiling time in American history and the coming-of-age of a boy who must decide between desire, ambition, and duty.In the summer of 1967, Leo Suther has one more year of high school to finish and a lot more to learn. He's in love with the beautiful Allie Donovan who introduces him to her father, Chick — a construction foreman and avowed Communist. Soon Leo finds himself in the midst of a consuming love affair and an intense testing of his political values. Chick's passionate views challenge Leo's perspective on the escalating Vietnam conflict and on just where he stands in relation to the new people in his life. Throughout his — and the nation's — unforgettable "summer of love," Leo is learning the language of the blues, which seem to speak to the mourning he feels for his dead mother, his occasionally distant father, and the youth which is fast giving way to manhood.
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Natsume Sōseki, Jay Rubin, Haruki Murakami |
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Sanshiro
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Sōseki's work of gentle humour and doomed innocence depicts twenty-three-year-old Sanshirō, a recent graduate from a provincial college, as he begins university life in the big city of Tokyo. Baffled and excited by the traffic, the academics and – most of all – the women, Sanshirō must find his way amongst the sophisticates that fill his new life. An incisive social and cultural commentary, Sanshirō is also a subtle study of first love, tradition and modernization, and the idealism of youth against the cynicism of middle age.In his introduction, Haruki Murakami reflects on his fascination with Sanshirō, how the story differs from a European coming-of-age novel and why it has come to be a perennial classic in Japan. This edition also contains suggestions for further reading, notes and a chronology.
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It's Christmas time and Holden Caulfield has just been expelled from yet another school...Fleeing the crooks at Pencey Prep, he pinballs around New York City seeking solace in fleeting encounters—shooting the bull with strangers in dive hotels, wandering alone round Central Park, getting beaten up by pimps and cut down by erstwhile girlfriends. The city is beautiful and terrible, in all its neon loneliness and seedy glamour, its mingled sense of possibility and emptiness. Holden passes through it like a ghost, thinking always of his kid sister Phoebe, the only person who really understands him, and his determination to escape the phonies and find a life of true meaning.The Catcher in the Rye is an all-time classic in coming-of-age literature- an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.
J.D. Salinger's
(1919–2010) classic novel of teenage angst and rebellion was first published in 1951. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923. It was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. It has been frequently challenged in the court for its liberal use of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and in the 1950's and 60's it was the novel that every teenage boy wants to read.
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C.J. Redwine
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Deception
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This thrilling sequel to Defiance follows Rachel and Logan as they lead a group of survivors through the Wasteland, facing constant danger and an unknown killer among them. With themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, Deception is perfect for fans of action-packed dystopian novels.
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Deliverance
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This book would be a good read for fans of young adult post-apocalyptic novels with a touch of romance and action. With a focus on the main characters' love-driven motives and determination to rid their world of the deadly Cursed One, readers would appreciate the thrilling, adrenaline-pumping moments while witnessing Rachel and Logan's growth as warriors.
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Defiance
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Defiance is perfect for young adults who enjoy dystopian stories. With its unique blend of survival, love, and war, the book follows the journey of Rachel and Logan as they battle their way through an unforgiving wasteland to find Rachel's father. The book's most distinctive feature is its strong female protagonist who defies traditional gender roles to become a skilled hunter and fighter. Overall, Defiance provides a thrilling and emotional read that will leave readers wanting more.
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Lindsay Bentz
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Everything Happens for a Reason...
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Jill, the 'good girl," who wasn't going to have sex until she was in love. Hilton, her best friend, the one who believes everything happens for a reason. Laney and Natalie, their college roommates. Adam, the fun-loving, irresistible playboy Jill has a crush on. Luke, Hilton's boyfriend of two-and-a-half years. Todd, Jill's other best friend and the boy she loved for five years, even though he never knew it. All living it up and having the times of their lives on two college campuses in the Midwest. Parties, bars, crazy spring breaks. Friendships and relationships that seem like they'll last forever. But one night will forever change the lives of every one of them. One careless moment, one thoughtless decision, will tangle the string connecting them into a thick, intricate web of secrets, lies, gossip, and betrayal. This is a story of tested friendships, lost trust, things left unsaid, and the struggle to believe that everything happens for a reason when the reason is impossible to imagine. It is a story of discovering that nothing is ever as it seems and that even the best of friends can hide the worst of secrets. And it is a story about broken dreams...
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John Heffernan
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Hotaka: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones
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A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011. When the tsunami strikes the Japanese seaside town of Omori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery. As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appear at the town's upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himself increasingly haunted by memories of best friend, Takeshi, who perished without trace in the tsunami. Then his friend Sakura becomes involved in an anti-seawall movement, and all too quickly the protest gets serious. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild their lives, can Hotaka piece together what happened that day - and let go of the past?
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Aged thirteen, Theo Decker, son of a devoted mother and a reckless, largely absent father, survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart. Alone and rudderless in New York, he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He is tormented by an unbearable longing for his mother, and down the years clings to the thing that most reminds him of her: a small, strangely captivating painting that ultimately draws him into the criminal underworld.As he grows up, Theo learns to glide between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love - and his talisman, the painting, places him at the centre of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle.The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America and a drama of enthralling power. Combining unforgettably vivid characters and thrilling suspense, it is a beautiful, addictive triumph - a sweeping story of loss and obsession, of survival and self-invention, of the deepest mysteries of love, identity and fate.
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It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May did. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Amelia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more -- though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating new friendships, falling in love for the first time, learning to live with her splintering family. And, finally, about the abuse she suffered while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Only then, once Laurel has written down the truth about what happened to herself, can she truly begin to accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was -- lovely and amazing and deeply flawed -- can she begin to discover her own path in this stunning debut from Ava Dellaira, Love Letters to the Dead.
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Robyn Schneider
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Severed Heads, Broken Hearts
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Robyn Schneider's book, originally titled Severed Heads, Broken Hearts is a witty and heart-wrenching teen novel that will appeal to fans of books by John Green and Ned Vizzini and novels such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them—a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: In one spectacular night, a reckless driver shatters Ezra's knee, his career as a jock, and his social life.No longer a front-runner for homecoming king, Ezra finds himself at the table of misfits, where he encounters new girl Cassidy Thorpe. Cassidy is unlike anyone Ezra's ever met— achingly effortless, fiercely intelligent, and determined to bring Ezra along on her endless adventures.Together, Ezra and Cassidy discover flash mobs, buried treasure, secret movie screenings, and a poodle that might just be the reincarnation of Jay Gatsby. But as Ezra dives into his new studies, new friendships, and new love, he learns that some people, like books, are easy to misread. And now he must consider: If one's singular tragedy has already hit and everything after it has mattered quite a bit, what happens when more misfortune strikes?With lyrical writing, nerdy humor, and realistic romance, Robyn Schneider's The Beginning of Everything is a story about how difficult it is to play the part people expect, and how new beginnings can stem from abrupt and tragic endings.
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This book is a good read for anyone looking for a comedic coming-of-age story set in South Africa during Apartheid. Spud Milton is a relatable protagonist who will have you laughing out loud at his misadventures with friends and enemies alike. The unique setting and cultural references add depth to the story, making it a great choice for someone looking for a fresh perspective on the boarding school genre.
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Philippa Pearce, Wayne Anderson |
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Squirrel Wife
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When Jack helps one of the green people who live in the forest, the fairy king rewards him with a mysterious 'squirrel wife'. The couple are happy until Jack's jealous older brother turns the villagers against him and, one day, they lock him up.
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When an African-American family with three children moves into her white neighborhood, 11-year-old Winnie learns the difference between being a good neighbor and being a good friend.
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
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'I JUST TOLD MY MOTHER 1 WANTED A BRA. PLEASE HELP ME TO GROW, GOD. YOU KNOW WHERE. OH PLEASE, GOD, 1 JUST WANT TO BE NORMAL .. .'There just doesn't seem to be anyone around that Margaret can talk to, really talk to about the problems of growing up - boys, schools and parents. So Margaret chats to God about her troubles, hoping He can help her find the answers.--back cover
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DO I REALLY HAVE TO BE A MODEL - JUST TO PLEASE MY MA?Deenie is almost relieved when the doctors put an end to her mother's dreams of a glittering career for her beautiful daughter. But having to wear the ugly back brace to straighten her spine also crushes Deenie's own hopes of becoming a cheerleader and - she is convinced - her promising friendship with Buddy Braden too...
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This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)
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Forge
A Dog's Journey
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A Dog's Journey is a must-read for dog-lovers as it captures the essence of the bond between humans and dogs. The book provides a unique perspective of a dog's journey and its unending loyalty. The book is great for anyone looking for a story that is heartwarming and inspiring.
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J.K. Rowling | Little, Brown Book Group
J.K. Rowling | Little, Brown Book Group
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
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If you find yourself captivated by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, then "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay" is a must-read that expands the beloved universe. As Rowling’s first foray into screenwriting, it offers a fresh lens into the enchanting chaos caused by Newt Scamander's lost creatures. Adventure and new, charismatic characters await to engage your imagination and whisk you back into the magical escapade you've been missing.
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Gayle Forman
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Definitions
If I Stay
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"If I Stay" might resonate with you deeply if you appreciate stories that explore the fragility of life and the weight of the choices we face. The narrative tugs at your heartstrings, making you pause and consider the value of every moment and relationship you have. Its depiction of love and loss is as haunting as it is uplifting, ensuring it lingers in your thoughts well after the last page.
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Moving between Ghana and London, Hold is an intimate, moving, powerful coming-of-age novel. It’s a story of friendship and family, shame and forgiveness; of learning what we should cling to, and when we need to let go.Belinda knows how to follow the rules. As a housegirl, she has learnt the right way to polish water glasses, to wash and fold a hundred handkerchiefs, and to keep a tight lid on memories of the village she left behind when she came to Kumasi.Mary is still learning the rules. Eleven-years old and irrepressible, the young housegirl-in-training is the little sister Belinda never had.Amma has had enough of the rules. A straight-A pupil at her exclusive South-London school, she has always been the pride of her Ghanaian parents. Until now. Watching their once-confident teenager grow sullen and wayward, they decide that sensible Belinda might be just the shining example Amma needs.So Belinda is summoned from Ghana to London, and must leave Mary to befriend a troubled girl who shows no desire for her friendship. She encounters a city as bewildering as it is thrilling, and tries to impose order on her unsettling new world.As the Brixton summer turns to Autumn, Belinda and Amma are surprised to discover the beginnings of an unexpected kinship. But when the cracks in their defences open up, the secrets they have both been holding tightly threaten to seep out.From: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hold-Michael...
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Roddy Doyle's Booker Prize-winning novel describes the world of ten-year-old Paddy Clarke, growing up in Barrytown, north Dublin. From fun and adventure on the streets, boredom in the classroom to increasing isolation at home, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is the story of a boy who sees everything but understands less and less.
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Louise Meriwether
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Daddy Was a Number Runner
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Told from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl, this popular novel documents the disintergration of a black family in Harlem in the 1930s. A compelling, readable, occasionally funny work, it vividly illuminates the life of the ghetto, not just the despair and the violence, but the pride and the vitality as well.
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Legends
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The Life of a Banana: Longlisted for Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction
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Longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for FictionXing Li is what some Chinese people call a banana - yellow on the outside and white on the inside. Although born and raised in London, she never feels like she fits in. When her mother dies, she moves with her older brother to live with venomous Grandma, strange Uncle Ho and Hollywood actress Auntie Mei. Her only friend is Jay - a mixed raced Jamaican boy with a passion for classical music. .Then Xing Li's life takes an even harsher turn: the school bullying escalates and her uncle requests she assist him in an unthinkable favour. Her happy childhood becomes a distant memory as her new life is infiltrated with the harsh reality of being an ethnic minority.Consumed by secrets, violence and confusing family relations, Xing Li tries to find hope wherever she can. In order to find her own identity, she must first discover what it means to be both Chinese and British.PP Wong has delivered a unique and realistic young adult drama that is bursting with original content style and emotion.What Reviewers and Readers Say: 'PP Wong has blazed a trail for future British Chinese novelists ... bursting with original and exciting flavours, ' The Independent'A moving and optimistic debut about orphaned siblings coping with a new strict home and racial bullying, ' The Guardian'Life of a Banana is so refreshingly distinct. Read it, and you will soon find yourself wanting more, ' Daily Mail'Impeccably observed, often hilarious, and deeply moving... pitch-perfect, ' David Henry Hwang
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Four girls, one year. One hell of a time. It’s the first year of high
school and everything’s changing...Lexie is struggling with balancing her
old friends and her new friends. Michi is the target of a cyber-bullying
hate campaign. Mia feels like her friends are too busy to notice her
problems, and Alysha is desperate to make it into the popular group. High
school is shaping up to be hell.
Author: Meredith Costain
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 592
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
Publication Date: 04 Jan 2011
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This book is a must-read for all those disenchanted teenagers who feel trapped in a world of phony adults. With its raw and rebellious narration, "The Catcher in the Rye" takes you on a journey through the complexities of teenage life, offering a biting commentary on society's superficiality. Holden Caulfield's voice will resonate with you, as you navigate the confusion and frustrations of youth, making this novel a timeless and relatable reflection on growing up and finding your place in the world.
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John Green
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Looking for Alaska
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"Looking for Alaska" is the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the last page. It captures the chaotic and intense world of teenage emotions and the pursuit of meaning in a manner that's both deeply philosophical and relatably human. If the complexities of young love, the pain of loss, and the big questions of life intrigue you, this novel will not only entertain but also provoke profound reflection.