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From the best-selling author of the How to Be a Supervillain seriescomes this laugh-out-loud, heavily illustrated story of a shy boy, his best-friend-turned-ghost, and their bucket list of adventures and dares.

In this irreverent regency rompbyNew York Timesbest-selling author Sophie Jordan, newly minted sixteen-year-oldPrimrose Ainsworth finds herself on a wayward birthday adventure through London with a mysterious heroperfect for fans of My Lady Jane.

In this charming contemporary YA novel, neighborhood rideshare driver Charlie Owens embarks on a collision course with love when she crashes into the schools cute but annoying party boy and wrecks his car and her no-strings-attached attitude toward life.

A hardened cynic and a hopeless romantic teach each other about love in this swoony and heartful romance thats perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and The Upside of Falling.

In this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of povertyone strike at a time.

A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D.

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A steamy contemporary YA romance by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan about a girl with a bad reputationgivinglessons on how to attract guys for some extra cashonly to fall for her client's golden-boy brother.

In this charming debut about first love and second chances, a young girl gets caught between the boy next door and a playboy.

In this clever YA rom-com debut perfect for fans of Kasie West and Ashley Poston, a teen obsessed with nineteenth-century literature tries to cull advice on life and love from her favorite classic heroines to disastrous resultsespecially when she falls for the schools resident Lothario.

Winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari is an incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance, and often injustice, of life and death - but at its heart is a celebration of friendship, culture, and life.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language.

*An Indie Next List Pick, a Top Ten Rainbow Book for Young Readers, and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year!

From New York Times bestselling author Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaksand how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, thats perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli.

When summer break brings BIG changes, these BFFs 4EVA may end up saying good-bye 4EVA in the eighth and final book in this popular middle-grade series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes.

With a Valentines Day dance, snooping parents, and way too many secrets, these four BFFs have a lot to deal with in the seventh book in this hilarious series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and the Dork Diaries series.

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The timelessness of Bridge to Terabithia meets the wonder of Big Fish in this bittersweet, magical story, perfect for fans of Barbara OConnor, Lisa Graff, and Dan Gemeinhart.

Three BFFs prove that girls can do anything they set their minds toin the sixth book in this hilarious series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes.

Three BFFs try to make new friends but keep the old in the fifth book in Lisa Greenwalds hilarious series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and notes.

BFFs Ari and Kaylan make a new bucket list as they set out for different summer camps in the fourth and final Friendship List novel.

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russo's Dork Diarieswill adore the third book in this laugh-out-loud series about two BFFs who master middle school with a list of thirteen goals they MUST achieve before their first summer apart.

In this queer contemporary YA, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story, Nandans perfect plan for junior year goes awry after he hooks up with a guy for the first time.

Rita Williams-Garcias masterful and bold Coretta Scott King Honor Book is fresh, funny, and powerfully relevant.

New York Timesbestseller and Newbery Honor Book!

Bestselling author Cynthia Hand delivers a funny, awkward, and altogether honest coming-of-age story about one girls attempt to make the most of a summer in paradiseperfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han.

"e;Cynthia Hand is the master of pulling at your heartstrings.

Three BFFs set out to have the BEST SUMMER EVER in the fourth book in this addictive series told entirely in text messages.

Told entirely in text messages, the third book in this addictive series from the acclaimed author of11 Before 12is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.

Told entirely in text messages, this addictive new series from the acclaimed author of My Life in Pink Green is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass.

In the companion to her acclaimed So Done, Paula Chase follows best friends Simp and Rollie as their friendship is threatened by the pressures of basketball, upcoming auditions, middle school, and their growing involvement in the local drug ring.

Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive series from the acclaimed author of11 Before 12is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.

Perfect for fans of David Arnold and Jeff Zentner, this young adult novel from the author of Playlist for the Dead is an intriguing mystery about family, secrets, and how to move forward when the past keeps pulling you back.

Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in the first book in Lauren Magaziners hilarious and high-stakes four-book middle grade series in which the reader must help Carlos and his friends put together the clues to save his moms detective agency.

Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie, two house mice exiled to the wilderness, in an exceptional read-aloud and read-alone for fans of Skunk and Badger,Nuts to You, and classic animal stories such as Stuart Little.

A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!

A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo.

Eighteen-year-old Jill Cafferty just made history.

Whether a long-time fan of Beverly Cleary or a newcomer to her award-winning books for children, this eight-book digital collection of the complete Ramona Quimby series will be a perfect addition to any bookshelf.

From Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Pea.

Newbery Medalwinning Beverly Clearys books have delighted children for generations, and beloved characters such as Ramona, Henry Huggins, and Ralph S.

Three chilling novellas set in the world of the New York Times bestselling novel Asylum, which Publishers Weekly called "e;a strong YA debut.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl, Stacey Lee, an evocative novel about a teen aroma expert who uses her extrasensitive sense of smell to help others fall in lovewhile protecting her own heart at all costs.

In this thrilling and creepy digital original story set in the world of Madeleine RouxsNew York Times bestselling novelAsylum, a young nurse starts work at the Brookline asylumand quickly discovers that theres more to its sinister warden than meets the eye.

The fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplinnow a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will adore the second book in this hilarious series about two BFFs who master middle school with a list of twelve goals they MUST achieve before their thirteenth birthday.

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwalds new series about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party.

Lambda Literary Award Winner!

Jen Malone, author of teen novels Wanderlost and Map to the Stars, will take readers to the high seasliterallyin this contemporary YA novel about a girl facing the dissolution of her parents marriage, a new romance, and self-discovery while sailing down the Pacific coast.

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling series.