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20 books · Children & Young Adult

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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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    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 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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    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 winning smile

    Stanley Gazemna

    ~40 min book

    Discover how Alex, an ad executive, transforms his life through positivity, mentorship, and the power of a genuine smile in Stanley Gazemna's inspiring novel.

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    Making Good

    Ian Serraillier

    ~3 h book1955

    Explore personal growth and moral dilemmas in Ian Serraillier's 'Making Good.' Follow Peter's journey in a post-war world of choices.

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    Bridge to Terabithia

    Katherine Paterson

    ~2 h 30 min book

    Explore the summary, themes, and characters of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. A classic tale of friendship, imagination, and loss.

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    A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

    Holly Jackson

    ~6 h book

    A detailed summary of Holly Jackson's YA thriller 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder', including themes, characters, and key takeaways.

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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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    speak

    laurie halse anderson

    4.0(98)~3 h 20 min book1999

    Discover Melinda's struggle with trauma and finding her voice in Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel, 'Speak'. A must-read for teens.

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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid PARTYPOOPER

    Jeff Kinney

    4.4(42)~1 h 50 min book2025

    Join Greg Heffley in 'Party Pooper' as he hilariously navigates the ups and downs of planning his birthday party amidst family antics!

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    Heartless

    Marissa Meyers

    4.0(35)~9 h book2000

    Discover the captivating tale of Cath, a young woman torn between love and ambition in Marissa Meyer's 'Heartless.' A must-read for Wonderland fans!

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    Restart

    Gordon Korman

    3.8(18)~4 h 10 min book2017

    Explore 'Restart' by Gordon Korman, a gripping tale of amnesia, identity, and personal growth as Chase Ambrose redefines his life.

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    a great and terrible beauty

    Libba Bray

    3.6(13)~8 h book2005

    Join Gemma Doyle at Spence Academy as she discovers her powers, navigates friendship, and confronts dark forces in this gripping Victorian tale.

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    if you could see the sun

    ann liang

    4.0(13)~6 h book2022

    Explore Alice Sun's journey of self-acceptance in Ann Liang's captivating YA novel about identity, belonging, and the magic of invisibility.

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    Jackie Robinson

    Blake Hoena

    ~1 h 20 min book2025

    Discover the life of Jackie Robinson, a baseball legend and civil rights pioneer, in this insightful biography by Blake Hoena.

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    Serena Williams

    Blake Hoena

    ~1 h book2025

    Explore Serena Williams's inspiring journey from Compton to tennis legend in this engaging biography for young readers by Blake Hoena.

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    It's Her Story Ida B. Wells

    Anastasia Magloire Williams

    ~35 min book2021

    Explore the inspiring life of Ida B. Wells in this children's book that teaches kids about history and the fight against injustice.

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    Colin Kaepernick

    Blake Hoena

    ~1 h book2020

    Discover Colin Kaepernick's inspiring journey from NFL star to activist. Explore his impact on racial justice and sports history.

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    Long Way Down

    Jason Reynolds

    ~1 h 20 min book

    A powerful novel in verse about a boy's elevator ride and the ghosts who challenge his plan for revenge. Explore themes, quotes, and more.

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    Why We Took the Car

    Wolfgang Herrndorf

    ~4 h book

    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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