coming of age

"After Kim inherits an old family house in rural Sweden, he finds strange notes and drawings posted everywhere, soon seeing monsters and ruminating on his family, himself, and the traumatic memories of his upbringing"--Publisher.

When a horrific video surfaces, Rose needs the one person she wants to be done with, the person who has broken her heart twice?Jamie Forta. As the intensity between them heats up, Rose realizes she isn?t the only one who needs help. The thing is, Jamie doesn?t see it that way?and that could cost them both everything.

"Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, ruthless bullying from her classmates, and exhausting friendship demands from Rami--the only other Muslim girl at school. Nayra has had enough. Just when she's considering transferring schools to escape it all, a mysterious djinn named Marjan appears. As a djinn, a mythical being in Islamic folklore, Marjan uses their powers and wisdom to help Nayra navigate her overwhelming life. But Marjan's past is fraught with secrets, guilt, and trouble, and if they don't face what they've done, Nayra could pay the price"--.

"Set in the shadows of the Spanish Inquisition, Jose and the Pirate Captain Toledano is the coming-of-age story of Jose Alfaro, a powerful bond with the mysterious Pirate Captain Toledano"--.

"After a life altering incident, Dylan and Leighton are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth. Can they save their friendship and protect their future while trying to survive camp?"--Provided by publisher.

A new year of school is starting, and Brit finds herself struggling with feelings for a seemingly rude boy from class who might have a soft side. Meanwhile, Christine can't deny that she likes her best friend Abby...as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? And will their feelings for each other mess things up in their friend group? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. Heartful, romantic, and sizzling with the excitement of navigating first love, Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann's brilliant follow up to Go With the Flow is a bright spot you will not want to miss.

"Ian Gray isn't supposed to have a dog, but a lot of things that shouldn't happen end up happening anyway. And Gather, Ian's adopted pup, is good company now that Ian has to quit the basketball team, find a job, and take care of his mom as she tries to overcome her opioid addiction. Despite the obstacles thrown their way, Ian is determined to keep his family afloat no matter what it takes. And for a little while, things are looking up: Ian makes friends, and his fondness for the outdoors and for fixing things lands him work helping neighbors. But an unforeseen tragedy results in Ian and his dog taking off on the run, trying to evade a future that would mean leaving their house and their land. Even if the community comes together to help him, would Ian and Gather have a home to return to?"--Publisher.

"Ten . . . authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party"--Provided by publisher.

"Two teenagers come of age against the backdrop of the 2019 Hong Kong protests"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Christine keeps a journal of an eventful year of her life in mid-90s Asheville, North Carolina, which she records through prose and illustration.