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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 Mark of Athena

    Rick Riordan

    ~9 h book

    The Mark of Athena is the third book in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series, where Annabeth Chase follows a quest to find the Athena Parthenos.

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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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    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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    Twilight Saga

    Stefanie Meyer

    ~40 h book

    Discover the captivating romance and supernatural intrigue of the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, where love meets danger in Forks, Washington.

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    scar town

    Tristan Banks

    ~4 h 50 min book2023

    Explore 'Scar Town' by Tristan Banks, a poignant tale of loss, identity, and the search for belonging in a scarred Australian community.

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    What beauty there is

    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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    The Lightning Thief

    Rick Riordan

    ~5 h 50 min book

    Discover Percy Jackson's first adventure in The Lightning Thief: a demigod's quest to recover Zeus's stolen bolt. Summary, themes, quotes, and more.

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    New Moon

    Stephenie Meyer

    ~9 h book

    A detailed summary of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, including themes, characters, and FAQs. Learn about Bella's journey after Edward leaves.

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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 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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    Legendborn

    Tracey Deonn

    4.5(16)~8 h 20 min book2020

    Join Bree Matthews as she uncovers magic, grief, and Arthurian legends at UNC-Chapel Hill in Tracey Deonn's captivating debut.

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    Ace of Spades

    Faridah Abike-Iyimide

    ~6 h 40 min book2019

    Dive into 'Ace of Spades' by Faridah Abike-Iyimide, a thrilling tale of identity, race, and privilege at an elite school. Unravel the mystery!

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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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    The running Dream

    wendelin van draanen

    ~4 h 30 min book2011

    Discover Wendelin Van Draanen's inspiring tale of Jess Carlisle, a track star overcoming adversity with hope and friendship after a life-changing accident.

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    meet molly

    valerie tripp

    ~1 h book1943

    Join Molly McIntire in Valerie Tripp's 'Meet Molly' as she navigates life during WWII, revealing the era's challenges and triumphs.

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    max

    ~5 h book2009

    Discover the heartwarming story of Max, a boy navigating life's challenges with courage and the bond of family and animals in this captivating novel.

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    The Forgotten Girl

    India Hill Brown

    ~3 h 30 min book2019

    Join Amina in 'The Forgotten Girl' as she uncovers hidden stories of the past, exploring themes of memory and friendship in a captivating tale.

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    FLOSS AND THE BANDITS

    Arabella McIntyre-Brown

    ~3 h book

    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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    I hope you get this message

    Farah Naz rishi

    ~5 h 30 min book2019

    Explore connection and loss in Farah Naz Rishi's gripping YA novel, set against an impending alien invasion. A story of resilience and understanding.

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    The Monet Family, Be strong, my Pearl

    Weronika Anna Marczak

    ~7 h 30 min book

    Explore the Monet family's struggles and bonds in 'Be Strong, My Pearl' by Weronika Anna Marczak. A tale of identity and love awaits.

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