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Arvin Ahmadi has written a novel that is authentic, hilarious and heart-wrenching all at once. A unique point of view combined with riveting storytelling, How It All Blew Up will grab you from the first page and won't let go - Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE HATE U GIVE...

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends, and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.

A boy, a body, a girl, a secret. From award-winning author Mariko Tamaki, Cold is a haunting YA audiobook about a shocking murder in a quiet town and four students who knew too much and said too little. This is the story of a boy who died—and a girl who wants to know why. Todd Mayer is dead...

In a powerful novel in verse, an award-winning author offers an eye-opening look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. From the day she was born into a troubled home to her reigning days as a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe (née Norma Jeane Mortenson) lived a life that was often defined by others. Here...

The record-breaking, bestselling sequel to Spud! It's 1991, and John "Spud" Milton's journey to manhood is still creeping along at a snail's pace. Nearly fifteen, Spud's starting his second year at boarding school and—to his utter mortification—he's still a spud! To make things worse, his...

Carolyn Mackler's Printz Honor book - starring the unforgettably funny, body-conscious Virginia Shreves - returns in this 15th anniversary edition featuring text updates and never-before-heard material from the author. Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels like a plus-sized black sheep in her family, especially next to her perfect big brother Byron. Not to mention her best friend has moved, leaving Virginia to navigate an awkward relationship with a boy alone. In order to survive, Virginia decides to follow a "Fat Girl Code of Conduct", which works, until the unthinkable causes her family's facade to crumble.

Little Miss Sunshine meets Room in this quirky, heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and discovery. It's Newfoundland, 1986. Fourteen-year-old Bun O'Keefe has lived a solitary life in an unsafe, unsanitary house. Her mother is a compulsive hoarder, and Bun has had little contact with the...

Victoria Parker knew her dad's behavior toward her was a little unusual, but she convinced herself everything was fine - until she found herself locked out of the house at 3:00 a.m., surrounded by flashing police lights. Now, dumped into a crowded, chaotic foster home, Victoria has to tiptoe around her domineering foster mother, get through senior year at a new school, and somehow salvage her college dreams...all while keeping her past hidden. But some secrets won't stay buried - especially when unwanted memories make Victoria freeze up at random moments....

Two roommates are left reeling when a classmate--and ex-boyfriend--dies in a freak accident. But when his ghost appears on campus, it becomes clear the dead has unfinished business. Practical Magic for the YA reader, this wickedly twisted contemporary horror will keep readers up all night. Love...

Uncover a riveting story of palace intrigue set in a sumptuous Asian-inspired fantasy world in the breakout YA novel that Publisher's Weekly calls "elegant and adrenaline-soaked." In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people...

A young girl faces the harsh realities of bullying, embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through resilience and inner strength, she learns that true belonging comes from within, inspiring others to embrace their own paths to acceptance. In Displaced, listeners are drawn into the poignant world of a young girl who grapples with the emotional turmoil of being bullied. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships with family and friends, she confronts feelings of isolation and despair.

Bloomsbury presents Natural Selection by Clare Edge, read by Kristen DiMercurio, Mara Wilson, Phoebe Strole and Clare Edge 'Suspenseful, witty, and oh so timely. It’s been ages since I devoured a book this quickly.' Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying...

Жизнь Вирджинии катится под откос. Только лучшая подруга Поппи помогает ей держаться на плаву, хотя даже она не знает всей правды. Когда подруга внезапно уезжает, Вирджиния сталкивается с самым страшным кошмаром прошлого. А вдобавок ко всему влюбляется в Руми—парня Поппи. Кажется, хуже и быть не может. Но она случайно узнает, что младшая сестра Руми в опасности. И чтобы предотвратить несчастье, Вирджиния должна рассказать правду о себе.

The groundbreaking National Book Award Finalist and Michael L. Printz Honor Book with more than 3.5 million copies sold, Speak is a bestselling modern classic about consent, healing, and finding your voice. "Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of...

Jaya’s a rich kid. Rasa’s broke and without guidance. On the edge of adulthood and on the opposite sides of the tracks. Romeo and Juliet, on fair Oahu. Seventeen-year-old Jaya Mehta detests wealth, secrets, and privilege, though he has them all. His family is Indian, originally from Gujarat...

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Twelve-year-old Marie is a leader among the popular black girls in Chauncey, Ohio, a prosperous black suburb. She isn't looking for a friend when Lena Bright, a white girl, appears in school. Yet they are...

From the award-winning New York Times and Indie bestselling author of Ace of Spades comes a mystery about five teen geniuses, their billionaire father, and the aftermath of his murder—perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games, Umbrella Academy, and Knives Out! Five prodigies, one dead father...

For fans of Holly Jackson and Jessica Goodman, this high-stakes thriller is set in a virtual-reality paradise turned hellscape, where two ex-best friends enter into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. "An edge-of-your-seat thriller about friendship and ex-friendship, love, loss, and longing, and...

Da mesma autora de Céu sem estrelas, esta é uma história delicada sobre ter coragem para falar o que guardamos bem lá no fundo e para nos abrirmos a novos caminhos . Mari mal se lembra da última vez que se sentiu bem dentro da escola. Desde que seus colegas começaram a espalhar boatos...

Some relationships haunt you forever... "I inhaled this in one obsessive gulp."—Laura Steven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates Maya has always belonged to Alana. After four years of dating, and on the precipice of graduating high school, Maya has been too terrified to...