Recommendations based on Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Lifeby Wendy Mass

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  1. A Mango-Shaped Space

    by Wendy Mass
    A girl discovers her unique ability to see colors associated with time, space, and emotions.

    As long as she can remember, Mia Winchell has seen words and numbers as colors. However, Mia has kept this a secret from everyone, including friends and family. In the year since her grandfather's ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie

    by Jordan Sonnenblick
    A humorous and heartfelt story of a young boy's struggle with leukemia and its effect on his family.

    The protagonist of the book is Steven Alper, a 13-year-old boy living in New Jersey . The Alper family consists of Dad, an accountant; Mom, an English teacher; Steven, an enthusiastic and talented ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Every Soul a Star

    by Wendy Mass
    Three kids from different backgrounds converge at a campground to witness a total solar eclipse, discovering themselves and each other in the process.

    Almost 13-year-old Ally lives at a campsite called The Moon Shadow where she is homeschooled by her parents along with her 10-year-old brother Kenny. Although they don't have phone reception and have ... (Wikipedia)

  4. 11 Birthdays

    by Wendy Mass
    Two best friends, Amanda and Leo, are stuck in a time loop, reliving their 11th birthday party until they learn to forgive each other.

    Amanda and Leo have been best friends since they were born, but on their 10th birthday, she hears Leo saying terrible things about her and she stops speaking to him. Their 11th birthday does not go ... (Wikipedia)

  5. A Crooked Kind of Perfect

    by Linda Urban
    Zoe dreams of playing piano at Carnegie Hall, but instead gets an organ and competes in the Perform-O-Rama.

    Ten-year-old Zoe Elias has perfect piano dreams. She can practically feel the keys under her flying fingers; she can hear the audience's applause. All she needs is a baby grand so she can start her ... (Goodreads)

  6. Ungifted

    by Gordon Korman
    A troublemaker accidentally gets sent to a school for gifted students and ends up changing the lives of everyone around him.

    Donovan Curtis thinks he's ungifted. He's the ultimate prankster and trouble-maker. But one day, he goes too far in causing a commotion. He strikes a statue of Atlas with a stick, causing the globe ... (Wikipedia)

  7. After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again

    by Dan Santat
    A journey of resilience and courage, learning to pick oneself back up after facing adversity.

    My name is Humpty Dumpty. I'm famous for falling off a wall. (You may have heard about it.) But that's only half the story... Because I decided to get back up. And when I did, something amazing ... (Goodreads)

  8. A Corner of the Universe

    by Ann M. Martin
    A story of a summer of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to accept her unique family.

    The summer of 1960 is a season that the novel's narrator and protagonist, 11-almost-12-year-old Hattie Owen, expects to be as comfortably uneventful as all the others had been in her small, tranquil ... (Wikipedia)

  9. I Am the Messenger

    by Markus Zusak
    An unassuming young man is unexpectedly thrust into a journey of redemption and courage.

    During a visit to the bank, the protagonist Ed Kennedy, a nineteen-year-old Australian taxi driver, accidentally foils a robbery. After speaking to the police, he is interviewed by local media and ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Chasing Vermeer

    by Blue Balliett
    An artistic mystery that unravels through a series of clues and puzzles.

    The book begins with a mysterious letter that is delivered to three unknown recipients, two women and one man. The letter tells them they are of great need to the sender, but begs them not to tell ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Crown

    by Kiera Cass
    A young woman must compete in a royal selection contest to become queen of a powerful kingdom.

    The spectacular happily ever after of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series Kiera Cass’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Selection series has captured the hearts of readers from its very ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Hate List

    by Jennifer Brown
    A high school student's journey through grief, guilt, and ultimately, redemption.

    For readers of Marieke Nijkamp's, This Is Where It Ends, a powerful and timely contemporary classic about the aftermath of a school shooting. Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Heir

    by Kiera Cass
    A young woman vies for the crown in a competition of strength, wit, and courage.

    A new era dawns in the world of Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series America and Maxon’s fairy-tale romance enchanted readers from the very first page of, The Selection,. Now ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

    by Trenton Lee Stewart
    Four gifted children embark on a dangerous mission to save the world from a mysterious villain.

    After the events of the previous book, Mr. Benedict, and the children's parents, plan to bring the children back together for another adventure using their teamwork, skills, and intelligence. When ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book

    by Dr. Seuss
    A whimsical journey through the world of sleep, filled with fantastical creatures and imaginative scenarios.

    Catch a case of the yawns with Dr. Seuss in this classic rhyming picture book. Bedtime has never been more fun! A yawn is quite catching, you see. Like a cough., It just takes one yawn to start other ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Name of This Book Is Secret

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Two kids embark on a dangerous adventure to uncover the secrets of a mysterious magician's hidden legacy.

    Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year ... (Goodreads)

  17. Four: A Divergent Story Collection

    by Veronica Roth
    Four tales of the Divergent trilogy, exploring the brave and dangerous new world.

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of, Divergent, with a special edition of, Four, a collection in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired ... (Goodreads)

  18. Bridge to Terabithia

    by Katherine Paterson
    A young girl and boy's adventures in a secret kingdom, overcoming the harsh realities of life.

    Artistic young Jess Aarons deals with the hardships of his home life, such as his duties on his family's farm and the annoyances of his four sisters. Leslie Burke is an intelligent, wealthy girl who ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Inkheart

    by Cornelia Funke
    A young girl's journey to uncover the secrets of a magical book, and the power of books to shape our lives.

    12-year-old Meggie sees a stranger staring at her outside her window and tells her father, Mortimer (or Mo, as Meggie calls him) about it. Her father invites the stranger in, who introduces himself ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Summer of the Swans

    by Betsy Byars
    A young girl searches for her missing brother while navigating the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics.

    Sometimes you don't know what you love—until you almost lose it. Sara's fourteenth summer was turning out to be the most confusing time of her life. Up until then, things had flowed smoothly, like ... (Goodreads)

  21. Let the Great World Spin

    by Colum McCann
    Interconnected stories of ordinary lives in 1970s New York, inspired by a high-wire artist's death-defying feat.

    The events of the story are told in a largely non-linear fashion, with several different narrators telling the story from different perspectives. The story is interspersed with fictionalized accounts ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Lodestar

    by Shannon Messenger
    Sophie Foster navigates a dangerous world of politics and betrayal as she tries to uncover the truth about her past and save her loved ones.

    A, New York Times, bestselling series A, USA TODAY, bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series Dark schemes unfold and Sophie’s loyalty is pushed to the limit in this thrilling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Nobody Does It Better

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate the ups and downs of high society in New York City.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I get everything - and everyone - we want. Snagging the latest Marc Jacobs bag or your best friend's boyfriend isn't always pretty, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Flashback

    by Shannon Messenger
    A girl with the ability to revisit memories is recruited by a secret organization to solve a mystery. But the truth may be too much to handle.

    In this unforgettable seventh book in the, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

    by Jamie Ford
    A touching story of the intersection of love, family, and culture during World War II.

    Henry Lee, the son of Chinese parents in Seattle , Washington, is the only Asian child at his elementary school. His father makes him wear an "I Am Chinese" button so he will not be mistaken for a ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Suite Scarlett

    by Maureen Johnson
    Scarlett Martin's summer takes an unexpected turn when she becomes the assistant to a quirky, eccentric guest at her family's hotel.

    Scarlett Martin has grown up in a most unusual way. Her family owns the Hopewell, a small Art Deco hotel in the heart of New York City. When each of the Martins turns fifteen, they are expected to ... (Goodreads)

  27. Nothing Can Keep Us Together

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The Gossip Girl gang is back, dealing with love, betrayal, and scandal in the glamorous world of Manhattan's elite.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I are the princes and princesses of private school, and graduation is just an excuse to throw a fabulous party - as if we need a ... (Goodreads)

  28. Small Great Things

    by Jodi Picoult
    A gripping story of racism and justice, exploring the intersections of power and privilege.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race,, Small Great ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Tiger's Voyage

    by Colleen Houck
    Kelsey and her tiger-shifter boyfriend embark on a dangerous journey to break an ancient curse. They face challenges and unexpected twists along the way.

    The third book in the blockbuster, Tiger's Curse, series is now available in paper! ,, With a head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: after ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Peak

    by Roland Smith
    A young boy named Peak attempts to climb Mount Everest with his father and a team of experienced climbers.

    The only thing you’ll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below. – Peak Marcello After fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling ... (Goodreads)