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A haunting coming of age novel told in a series of letters to an unknown correspondent reveals the life of Charlie, a freshman in high school who is a wallflower, shy and introspective, and very intelligent, it's a story of what it's like to grow up in high school, tracing a course through uncharted territory in the world of first dates, family dramas and new friends

2) I capture the castle

Author

Smith, Dodie

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook

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Banned & Challenged Books
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One of the 20th century's most beloved novels is still winning hearts, Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle!

"This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met." — J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series

Adapted to a feature film in 2003, I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle

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3) The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian

Author

Alexie, Sherman

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Budding cartoonist Junior leaves his troubled school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white farm town school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

4) The star garden

Author

Turner, Nancy E

Pub. Date

2007

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From the bestselling author of These Is My Words comes this exhilarating follow-up to the beloved Sarah's Quilt. In the latest diary entries of pioneer woman Sarah Agnes Prine, Nancy E. Turner continues Sarah's extraordinary story as she struggles to make a home in the Arizona Territory.
It is winter 1906, and nearing bankruptcy after surviving drought, storms, and the rustling of her cattle, Sarah remains a stalwart

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5) Tales from a not-so-dorky drama queen / (bk. 9 Dork Diaries)

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Publisher

Aladdin

Pub. Date

2015.

Description

"Springtime brings crazy adventures to Nikki and her friends Chloe, Zoey, and Brandon"--OCLC.

6) Diary of an awesome friendly kid : Rowley Jefferson's journal

Author

Book, Audio Book, eAudiobook

Pub. Date

2019.

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In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous.

7) The Chilbury Ladies' Choir: a novel

Author

Ryan, Jennifer

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Letters and journals reveal the struggles, affairs, deceptions, and triumphs of five members of a village choir during World War II as they band together to survive the upheavals of war and village intrigue on the English home front. As England becomes enmeshed in the early days of World War II and the men are away fighting, the women of Chilbury village forge an uncommon bond. They defy the Vicar's stuffy edict to close the choir and instead resurrect...

8) Twerp

Author

Goldblatt, Mark

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In Queens, New York, in 1969, twelve-year-old Julian Twerski writes a journal for his English teacher in which he explores his friendships and how they are effected by girls, a new student who may be as fast as Julian, and especially an incident of bullying.

9) Catherine, called Birdy

Author

Cushman, Karen

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The thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women and her efforts to avoid being married off.

10) The long haul / (bk. 9 Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.

11) Hot mess / (bk. 19 Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

Author

Pub. Date

2024.

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Book - New, eAudiobook

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Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story! When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?

12) Old school / (bk. 10 Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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"Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?"--Provided by publisher.

13) Tales from a not-so-perfect pet sitter / (bk. 10 Dork Diaries)

Author

Publisher

Aladdin

Pub. Date

2015.

Description

"Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and one mean girl out for revenge, Mackenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it's Nikki--but not without some ... challenges along the way!"-Amazon.com.

14) Tales from a not-so-happily ever after / (bk. 8 Dork Diaries)

Author

Publisher

Aladdin

Pub. Date

2014.

Description

A bump on the head suffered during gym class causes middle school drama queen Nikki Maxwell to have a crazy dream where all of her acquaintances assume the roles of familiar fairy tale characters.

15) The third wheel / (bk. 7 Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.

16) Mr. Darcy's diary

Author

Grange, Amanda

Publisher

Sourcebooks

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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Monday 9th September

"I left London today and met Bingley at Netherfield Park. I had forgotten what good company he is; always ready to be pleased and always cheerful. After my difficult summer, it is good to be with him again. ..."

The only place Darcy could share his innermost feelings was in the private pages of his diary...

Torn between his sense of duty to his family name and his growing

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17) Hard luck / (bk. 8 Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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"Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--Provided by publisher.

18) Tales from a not-so-secret crush catastrophe / (bk. 12 Dork Diaries)

Author

Pub. Date

2017.

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

As Nikki plans how she's going to spend her summer, things get more complicated after she starts hanging out with a visiting student.

19) Skeleton Creek / (bk. 1 Skeleton Creek)

Author

Carman, Patrick

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Pub. Date

2009

Description

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah.

20) Eva sees a ghost / (bk. 2 Owl Diaries)

Author

Elliott, Rebecca

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

[2015]

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