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Holes

Louis Sachar

4.3(199)~4 h 30 min book1988

Explore themes of fate and friendship in 'Holes' by Louis Sachar as Stanley uncovers his family's hidden treasure at Camp Green Lake.

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    The House of Hades

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    Discover the plot, themes, and characters of The House of Hades, the fourth book in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series. A detailed summary.

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    dead girls dont talk but this one does

    sandra J. Paul

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    A gripping YA mystery about a girl who receives messages from her dead best friend, uncovering a conspiracy. Read the summary, themes, and more.

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    The Hunger Games

    Suzanne Collins

    4.1(558)~6 h 10 min book2008

    Join Katniss Everdeen in a gripping tale of survival and rebellion in Panem's brutal Hunger Games. Action, romance, and social critique await!

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    The hate you give

    Angie Thomas

    4.3(134)~9 h 20 min book2017

    Explore Angie Thomas's 'The Hate U Give,' a gripping tale of race, identity, and social justice that resonates with today's youth.

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    The Outsiders

    S.E Hinton

    4.4(131)~3 h 20 min book1967

    Explore the summary of S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic young adult novel about class conflict, loyalty, and loss between Greasers and Socs.

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    The famous five

    Enid Blyton

    4.2(24)~2 h 30 min book1942

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    the necklace

    guy de maupassant

    ~20 min book1992

    Discover Guy de Maupassant's 'The Necklace,' a poignant story of dreams, loss, and the harsh realities of life in 19th-century Paris.

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    Samira Ahmed

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    Explore 'Internment' by Samira Ahmed, a gripping dystopian novel about identity, oppression, and the fight for civil liberties in a xenophobic society.

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    Slam

    Nick Hornby

    ~4 h 30 min book2007

    Explore the challenges of adolescence and unexpected fatherhood in Nick Hornby's 'Slam,' a gripping tale of a skateboarder's life in London.

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    THE FAMOUS FIVE - Five Fall Into Adventure

    Enid Blyton

    ~3 h 30 min book2015

    Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy in their thrilling adventure filled with mystery, friendship, and brave discoveries.

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    FLOSS AND THE BANDITS

    Arabella McIntyre-Brown

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    Join Floss on a daring quest to rescue her friends from mischievous bandits in this enchanting tale of friendship and courage.

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    Blake Hoena

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    steve korte

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    Join young friends on a thrilling adventure in 'The Trail of Tricks' by Steve Korte, filled with mystery, humor, and valuable life lessons.

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    Cory Anderson

    ~6 h book2021

    Discover Cory Anderson's moving YA novel about Jack's journey through despair, family struggles, and the quest for a brighter future.

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    Why We Took the Car

    Wolfgang Herrndorf

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    A coming-of-age road trip novel about two teenage outsiders who steal a car and journey through Germany, exploring friendship and identity.

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