Stir-Fry – Emma Donoghue (1994)
A tender portrait of self-discovery unfolds as a young woman’s quiet life is stirred by new friendships, unspoken truths, and the slow bloom of identity in a city full of silence.
Young Adult
Restart Reading
Fantasy
Supernatural
Young Adult
The Darkdeep – Ally Condie (2018)
When a mysterious island and a swirling pool awaken figments of fear and imagination, four kids must face what lies beneath—before it escapes into the world above.
Fantasy
Mystery
Young Adult
The Beast – Ally Condie (2019)
As Nico and the Torchbearers battle figments slipping from imagination into reality, a deeper force awakens beneath Still Cove, threatening their town and their bond.
Fantasy
Thriller
Young Adult
The Torchbearers – Ally Condie (2020)
As figments reawaken and a hidden legacy stirs, five young guardians race to seal a rift between worlds before their town - and reality itself - unravels forever.
Historical
Young Adult
Not Nothing – Gayle Forman (2024)
A troubled boy and a silent centenarian forge an unexpected bond, proving that even in the quietest places, stories can heal, transform, and teach us how to begin again.
Romance
Young Adult
Underdogs – Markus Zusak (2011)
This coming-of-age trilogy follows brothers Cameron and Ruben Wolfe as they navigate love, identity, and hardships in working-class Sydney.
Fantasy
Young Adult
Sylvie and Bruno – Lewis Carroll (1889)
Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll blends fantasy and satire, weaving together the fairyland adventures of Sylvie and Bruno with Victorian social critique.
Classics
Young Adult
The Temple of Gold – William Goldman (1957)
A boy grows through love, loss, and friendship in a world that never stops breaking and rebuilding him - a quiet journey that lingers long after the last page.
Fantasy
Historical
Young Adult
Bridge to Bat City – Ernest Cline (2024)
A music-loving girl, a cave full of bats, and a fight to save them from destruction - a heartwarming tale of grief, courage, and finding magic in the unexpected.
Young Adult
Freshman for President – Ally Condie (2008)
A fifteen-year-old’s bold run for President sparks a heartfelt, hilarious journey proving that even the youngest voices can shake the system and inspire real change.