Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This arresting, heartbreaking, and meditative novel examines the desperation of anxiety and shows how, though difficult, gaining control of one’s life can lead both to living one’s best life and living life the best one can.” — Booklist (starred review) “At seventeen, Ocean is severely depressed, and she’s taking a gap year in New York City while her mom believes she’s attending university. . . . With gutting clarity, the prose depicts the surrealness and pain of living with derealization and suicidal ideation. . . . Zhang’s realistic portrayal of mental illness does not include external support such as seeking therapy, but it could be a great part of a display with additional resources on mental health and abusive relationships. Hand this to anyone trying their best wobbling through the precarious and precious parts of life.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “A 17-year-old girl struggles through emotional and philosophical quandaries in New York City. . . . As Ocean is drawn closer to Constant, her own thoughts on life, reality, dying, the self, and language clash with his, creating an intriguing dynamic and a twist on the typical romance arc. Ocean’s original narration and worldview are immersive and sympathetic . . . A satisfying story arc exploring relationships with the self and others.” — Kirkus Reviews “Ocean has been wrestling with depression and suicidal ideation while balancing her Chinese immigrant mother’s high expectations with finding her own place in the world. . . . Employing leisurely pacing, Zhang meaningfully develops the characters’ dynamic relationships and intersecting paths toward adulthood, and Ocean and Constant’s poetic conversations and introspective ruminations provide plenty of fodder for philosophical discussion long after readers put down this reflective, romantic novel.” — Publishers Weekly “Mental health, fragile relationships, and life struggles in NYC all come together in this atmospheric novel. . . . As Ocean struggles financially, emotionally, and mentally, things spiral out of her control. . . . When she ends up in jail for a misdemeanor, Ocean will have to face the fact that she’s losing control of her own life.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Inspiring and hopeful…. [a] tender coming-of-age story, perfect for fans for Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin.” — ALA Booklist “Evok[ing] the warmth of home, newfound security, and friendship, Dilloway effectively contrasts Cady’s old life with her new one while examining her muddled emotions.... Those who share the protagonist’s passion for the culinary arts will delight in the easy-to-follow pie recipes following the story’s gratifying conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly “Fans of Anne of Green Gables will find a satisfying story and another heroine to cheer on…. Sweet as pie.” — Kirkus Reviews “Memorable characters and strong writing make this more than just a book about pie.” — School Library Journal “Readers will delight in Cady’s new world of baking and friends and learning that with both, she’ll be able to get through just about anything. This fabulous book about making pies will leave you hungry, while Cady’s journey toward making a life will leave you entirely satisfied.” — Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin and In Your Shoes “Margaret Dilloway approaches tough topics with a fine touch. Readers are going to love Cady’s spunk, determination, and grit.” — Karina Yan Glaser, the author of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street “The writing is lovely, and the main character is sensitively portrayed. Summer of a Thousand Pies is delightful reading for summer or any other season.” — Margarita Engle, Young People’s Poet Laureate and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree

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Book SynopsisFrom Gordon Korman, the New York Times bestselling author of Restart, comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school?for failing PE.Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School?so good, in fact, that he?s already playing on the high school?s JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency?PEE, also known as ?Slugfest??in summer school.Yash gets to know his fellow ?slugs?: Kaden, an academic superstar who?s physically hopeless; twins Sarah and Stewart, who are too busy trying to kill each other to do any real PE; Jesse, a notorious prankster; Arabella, who protests everything; and Cleo, a natural athlete who has sworn off sports.But when one of them tries to blow the lid off a scandal that could make all their time in summer school a waste, Yash is forced to take drastic action.Teaming up with the most hapless crew in school can really surprise a person. And their teacher might be hiding the biggest surprise yet. . . .

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Book SynopsisBreaking up is hard to do, especially when it''s with your best friend. Can these two ex-besties survive summer camp together? Maddie and Chloe have always been best friends, until last year, when Chloe's popularity and budding fame as an actor left Maddie in the dust one too many times. Their friendship is over, and they're both ready to move on.But when the girls arrive at summer camp, they discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and each of them has to spend the summer with her exbest friend. Is it time to try again, or are they doomed to drift apart for good?

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Book SynopsisTHE 2024 NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER ? THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? THE HOLIDAY GIFT OF THE YEAR FOR ADULTS AND KIDS.An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog?featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris.?Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel?s pages.? ?The New York TimesJohannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes?to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park?s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends?a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican?work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats?an actual boatload of goats?who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes?s view of the world.Lushly illustrated with old world paintings and new artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris, this story about friendship, beauty, liberation (and running very, very fast), will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

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Book SynopsisWhen a little girl who loves maps and an old man who dreams of sailing the world connect through a message in a bottle, their communication inspires a visit that forges a lasting friendship, which expands both their worlds.

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Book SynopsisTwo shelter dogs await adoption in this early reader story about friendship, family, and home.Moose and Bear are two scrappy shelter dogs patiently waiting for the right owner to adopt them. They meet, become friends, and one day a Cathy decides to take them both home. Despite their luck, they must face the challenges of settling into their new home. Along the way, they learn about each other, and their friendship deepens. Told with humor and heart, Finding Home is a tale that champions the importance of family and relays how it feels to belong and to have a place to call home.

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Book SynopsisIn the first of a three-book story arc, join 15-year-old Peter Parker as he and his friends take on a sinister threat in New York City

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Book SynopsisWith over 150 heart-warming images to colour, this beautiful bumper colouring format celebrates the friendship between Disney's most wonderful characters

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Book SynopsisSamara forms the most unlikely friendship after discovering a surprise visitor on her windowsill. Piper, a beautiful white pigeon, has an important message for Samara but will he stay forever? Embark on an enchanting journey with '9 Days of Piper Snow' by Daniella Blechner! Experience the magic of friendship and healing as Samara discovers an unexpected feathered friend, Piper. This beautifully illustrated book is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the beauty of precious moments.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! and his friends be able to save their principal's job?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone.

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Book SynopsisBut when Annie falls off Splash during a riding lesson, the rattled Pony Scout has to decide whether or not to get back in the saddle.The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book.

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Book SynopsisThe Pony Scouts can hardly wait—Jill and Apples are going to compete at the horse show!But when Jill catches a glimpse of the competition, she starts to get nervous.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the second book in My Weird School Daze—the hilarious second arc of the My Weird School series—A.J.

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Book SynopsisPinkalicious shows off her pluckiness, pizzazz, and penchant for pink in this fun 8x8 storybook from bestselling author Victoria Kann!One hot summer day, Pinkalicious gets an idea that is simply pinkerrific—a pink lemonade stand!

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Book SynopsisThe Problem: Harry and Horsie want cookies, but the jar is way out of reach.The Solution: Build CookieBot—the most amazing cookie-grabbing robot ever!What could go wrong?Trade ReviewPraise for HARRY AND HORSIE: "Young boys and space adventurers will adore this captivating, exuberant, and contagious tale." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for HARRY AND HORSIE: "With dashing visuals that capture Harry's deep-space adventure with verve to spare, and a comforting resolution, this has potential to be a bedtime favorite." -- ALA Booklist Praise for HARRY AND HORSIE: "A delightful story with even more delightful illustrations. Agnew's art is wonderfully retro-modern - like what the future looked like in, say, comic books of the '50s." -- New York Post Agnew's high-energy, retro look makes a dashing complement to Van Camp's hyperpowered flight of fancy. -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisBenson Fisher escaped from Maxfield Academy's deadly rules and brutal gangs. Or so he thought. But now Benson is trapped in a different kind of prison: a town filled with hauntingly familiar faces. People from Maxfield he saw die. Friends he was afraid he had killed.Trade Review"An intense journey with some of the most shocking twists and turns I've ever read." -- Pittacus Lore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four "Picking up only moments after the first book ends, Feedback features the same nonstop, breathless pace, adding new dimension to old characters and new plot twists that are hard to see coming. An absorbing read that won't let fans of the first down." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is hard to put down! Vivid and memorable, SAVING LUCAS BIGGS casts a captivating spell that will keep you turning pages. A heartfelt yarn of family, friendship, and homespun time-travel magic." -- Ingrid Law, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of SAVVY "A riveting time-travel adventure. Strong storytelling, suspense, lyrical writing, high drama, weighty matters made accessible and a bit of humor add up to a terrific and heartwarming read." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The authors weave a tale of justice and family bonds with threads of historical fiction accented with the fantastical physics of time travel." -- School Library Journal (starred review) De los Santos and Teague craft a gentle, quiet sci-fi story where the focus is not on the science...love, nonviolence, and social justice are. Give this one to readers who like stories about family, doing the right thing, and standing up to those who don't. -- Booklist "The authors' graceful use of language and fearless exploration of a more spiritual dimension simultaneously comfort and challenge readers, encouraging deep thoughts. This novel makes a good companion for armchair time travelers and budding philosophers alike." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Book SynopsisEach book in The Moment of Truth trilogy is told from the perspective of former best friends Lyla, Aven, and Quinn.

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.This first book follows Kim, who’s great with dogs.

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Book SynopsisSasha knows she can be forgetful sometimes, but after weeks of volunteering at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter with her friends Kim and Taylor, she’s sure she can convince her mom she’s ready to take care of a pet.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy.Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation.Trade Review“This novel would appeal to female readers who enjoy romance as well as high school drama, which makes it a positive addition to teachers’ and librarians’ shelves.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “the perfect formula for a lazy afternoon.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisIn the eighth book in the New York Times–bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia puts on her dancing shoes and dances up a storm!

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and the previous Stick Dog books, the popular Stick Dog series continues in Tom Watson''s hilarious Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts!It''s morning. The dogs are hungry. It''s time to take the donuts!Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that''s not all. He''ll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemy: a squirrel!With Stick Dog''s smarts, daring, loyalty—and patience—he just might lead his buddies to the best breakfast ever. Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and man

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Book SynopsisIt’s Dinosaur’s first Valentine's Day ever, and someone has left him a secret gift! Can Danny help his friend solve this Valentine’s Day mystery?First introduced in 1958 with Danny and the Dinosaur, this popular pair is together again in a fun adventure sure to please young readers.

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Book SynopsisPink, of course!This 24-page 8x8 comes with a sheet of beautiful stickers!Pinkalicious + Peter + mermaids makes for a charming and fun book for little ones.Plus don't miss Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids!

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