ttfn by lauren myracle - three best friends, all juniors, all enjoying life and friendship, have everything under control. But then life throws them curve balls. Angela gets tragic family news; Maddie decides to let her wild side loose; Zoe struggles to keep a secret from Maddie. Told completely via IM, it's a tale that will keep you intrigued, amused, and entertained to the very last smiley. 20 circs for a fun one!
Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine - 1926 is a hard time to be an orphan in NYC. And the Hebrew Home for Boys is even harder. Dave's story is one of loss, tragedy, hard work, joy, and triumph. He meets cruel relatives, kindly strangers, and hard-won gains. Also 20 circs for this moving story.
Faultline by Janet Tashjian - Becky Martin at 17 knows what she wants from life, and is starting to get there - she is going to be a comedian; when she meets Kip, he seems like the perfect guy for her - a rising star on the San Francisco comedy stage. And he adores her. But gradually, Becky discovers that all is not perfect. Kip becomes demanding, then verbally abusive, and worse... How is it possible for one guy to make a girl feel both wonderful, and worthless? And what should she do about it? What CAN she do about it? Only 3 circs for this too terrifyingly real story.
Sand Chronicles volume 1 by Hinako Ashihara - when her parents divorce, Ann Uekusa and her mother move from the big city to rural Shimane. Ann finds it hard to adjust - the kindness of her new neighbors seems overwhelming and intrusive. But when personal tragedy strikes, Ann finds that she needs every ounce of kindness she can find. 14 circs.
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