Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead
This novel focuses on the story of three girls: Tabitha (Tab), Bridge, and Emily. These girls are all best friends who vowed never to fight no matter what comes their way. As soon as they enter the seventh grade, each of their lives begin to change. Tabitha starts to see the real world. Bridge has…
The Scar Boys by Len Vlahos
Len Vlahos’s The Scar Boys is a unique sort of tale—although it was written in the current day, it takes place in the good old 80s. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that, despite the thirty-year time gap, many of its themes and messages stand true today. The Scar Boys centers around Harry Jones, who…
100 Sideways Miles by Andrew Smith
Finn Easton, an epileptic boy decides to have his own adventures with his best friend Cade Hernandez in order to have a good time. My favorite character in this book is Finn. He is a brave, young lad who ends up observing Cade (indirectly) killing their teacher. This was also my favorite part, considering it…