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In Judy Blume's 1975 novel "Forever" teenage characters discover love and relationships. Follow along with Katherine as she discovers what "the first time" entails and how forever doesn't last quite so long.

This mash-up of two well-known authors is an extraordinary read. John Green and David Levithan are two characters namd Will Grayson. Although incredibly different, they form a friendship. Throughout this novel, one of the Will Graysons explores his sexual orientation.

Miles, a new student, arrives at a boarding school and falls in love with wild and unpredictable Alaska Young. The two, along with their friend Chip, make adventures together and discover a lot about each other. John Green keeps readers interested to the final page of this award winning novel.

Narrated by Death, The Book Thief focuses on the life of nine-year-old Liesel Meminger. After her brother's death, she is put into a foster home and is taught to read in secret. Through writing and reading with a hidden Jewish man, Max, Liesel finds the power of words and a new appreciation for them.

Full of anecdotes about the author's life, Angela's Ashes is a memoir about the poverty-stricken life of Francis (Frank) McCourt. Born in New York and raised in Ireland, the author tells his version of how he made it back to the United States,

Follow along with Charlie as he discovers his past and himself in this coming-of-age novel by Stephen Chbosky. A shy, fifteen-year-old boy writes letters to his friend describing his experiences in high school with friends Patrick and Sam. This novel has been turned into a popular movie.

A thrilling tale about a dysfunctional couple seeking revenge on each other, Gone Girl captures the attention of readers for the entirety of the novel. Placing your loyalty with one character proves hard to do in this story.

This is a story about brothers, regardless of their knowledge of the relationship. Amir tells the story of his youth in the city of Kabul, kite fighting with his companion Hassan. After witnessing a violent episode in which Hassan stands up for Amir, Amir finds a way to get Hassan sent away. Years later, to amend for his actions, Amir is given the chance to do right by Hassan. This novel may cause tears in the end.

MS. Daisia Freeman

English Language Arts Teacher

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