Recommendations based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Playby Richard R. George

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  1. Two-Way Street

    by Lauren Barnholdt
    A road trip with exes Jordan and Courtney, alternating between their perspectives, reveals secrets and feelings.

    there are two sides to every breakup., This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Forbidden Game

    by L.J. Smith
    A group of friends become trapped in a deadly game with a mysterious and dangerous host.

    When Jenny buys a game for her boyfriend, Tom, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the guy behind the counter. There is something mysteriously alluring about Julian's pale eyes and bleached-blond ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Ersatz Elevator

    by Lemony Snicket
    A mysterious series of events surrounding a hidden elevator and a secret society.

    NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES In their most daring misadventure, the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by very, very rich people, whose penthouse apartment is located mysteriously close to the place ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Wide Window

    by Lemony Snicket
    A young girl's adventures in a strange and mysterious world, filled with unexpected surprises.

    Mr. Poe puts the Baudelaire orphans, Klaus Baudelaire , Sunny Baudelaire and Violet Baudelaire under the care of Aunt Josephine, who lives in a house atop a hill overlooking Lake Lachrymose, a lake ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Secret History

    by Donna Tartt
    A small group of misfit college students uncover a sinister secret and their lives become entangled with dangerous consequences.

    Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Reptile Room

    by Lemony Snicket
    The story of the Baudelaire orphans, who must outwit the cunning Count Olaf to survive.

    The three Baudelaire orphans have been placed under the care of their closest living relative, herpetologist Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. "Uncle Monty", as he prefers to be called, is a short, chubby ... (Wikipedia)

  7. On Tour

    by Zoe Sugg
    A young girl's journey as a famous musician, navigating the ups and downs of fame, love, and friendship.

    The novel takes place six months after the first book and surrounds Penny Porter, an ex- blogger who is dating up-and-coming rock star Noah Flynn as he goes on a world tour supporting a new boy band ... (Wikipedia)

  8. When It Happens

    by Susane Colasanti
    High school seniors Sara and Tobey navigate love, heartbreak, and self-discovery in this coming-of-age romance novel.

    At the start of her senior year in high school, Sara wants two things: to get into a top college and to find true love. Tobey also wants two things for his senior year: to win Battle of the Bands and ... (Goodreads)

  9. Rebel Belle

    by Rachel Hawkins
    Southern belle Harper Price becomes a Paladin, a guardian of an ancient secret, and must balance her duties with high school drama.

    Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the ... (Goodreads)

  10. Crash

    by Jerry Spinelli
    A coming-of-age story about a boy named John "Crash" Coogan and his journey to understand himself and his relationships with others.

    A modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli., ,"Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of." —,School Library Journal, starred review,Cocky seventh-grade super-jock ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Graceling

    by Kristin Cashore
    Adventure story of a young girl who discovers her extraordinary abilities and the risks she must take to protect her kingdom.

    This book tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Postern of Fate

    by Agatha Christie
    A retired couple moves to a new house and discovers a mysterious connection to a murder case from the past.

    Now in their seventies (though the author never states their age clearly), Tommy and Tuppence move to a quiet English village, looking forward to a peaceful retirement. But, as they soon discover, ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Flamecaster

    by Cinda Williams Chima
    A young healer seeks revenge against the evil king who killed her family, but finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue and forbidden love.

    A New York Times bestseller now in paperback, this dazzling beginning to the Shattered Realms series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Lake of Dead Languages

    by Carol Goodman
    A Latin teacher returns to her alma mater, where she uncovers dark secrets from her past and the school's history.

    In the evocative tradition of Donna Tartt’s first novel, The Secret History , comes this accomplished debut of youthful innocence drowned by dark sins. Twenty years ago, Jane Hudson left the Heart ... (Goodreads)

  15. Symptoms of Being Human

    by Jeff Garvin
    A gender-fluid teenager navigates high school and their politician father's campaign while struggling with depression and anxiety.

    Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist * YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults List * 2017 Rainbow List A sharply honest and moving debut ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    by Stephen Sondheim
    A vengeful barber and his accomplice bake their victims into pies in 19th century London.

    According to legend, Sweeney Todd had his barber shop at number 186 Fleet Street, next door to St. Dunstan's Church, just a few blocks away from the Royal Courts of Justice. On this site, they say, ... (Goodreads)

  17. Splendor

    by Anna Godbersen
    In the luxurious world of Manhattan's elite in 1929, two sisters navigate love, betrayal, and scandal.

    New Beginnings.,Shocking Revelations.,Unexpected Endings. As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new roles as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But ... (Goodreads)

  18. A Snicker of Magic

    by Natalie Lloyd
    A young girl's magical journey to restore the forgotten stories of her hometown.

    Introducing an extraordinary new voice–-a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten . . .and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people ... (Goodreads)

  19. Impossible

    by Nancy Werlin
    A young girl discovers a family curse that requires her to complete an impossible task to break it.

    Lucy is seventeen when she discovers that she is the latest recipient of a generations-old family curse that requires her to complete three seemingly impossible tasks or risk falling into madness and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Goodbye Days

    by Jeff Zentner
    After a tragic accident, Carver sends goodbye texts to his deceased friend's phone, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.

    What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost? One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, ... (Goodreads)

  21. History Is All You Left Me

    by Adam Silvera
    Grief-stricken teen learns to heal and forgive after the death of his best friend.

    "This book will make you cry, think, and then cry some more." ,—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of, Everything, Everything,, From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, More ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Gabi, a Girl in Pieces

    by Isabel Quintero
    Gabi, a Mexican-American teenager, navigates through her senior year of high school while dealing with family drama, body image issues, and discovering her own identity.

    Gabi Hernandez chronicles her last year in high school in her diary: college applications, Cindy's pregnancy, Sebastian's coming out, the cute boys, her father's meth habit, and the food she craves. ... (Goodreads)

  23. Milkweed

    by Jerry Spinelli
    A story of a Jewish orphan’s survival in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation.

    He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a ... (Goodreads)

  24. Poirot's Early Cases: 18 Hercule Poirot Mysteries

    by Agatha Christie
    Collection of 18 short stories featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot, solving crimes with his sharp mind and wit.

    Many of Poirot's early cases are short stories. With each one, Poirot further proves his reputation as the greatest mind in detective fiction. In "The Plymouth Express," the body of the daughter of a ... (Goodreads)

  25. Wife 22

    by Melanie Gideon
    Alice Buckle, a suburban housewife, participates in a marriage survey and begins an online flirtation with the researcher.

    For fans of Helen Fielding’s, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Allison Pearson’s, I Don’t Know How She Does It, comes an irresistible novel of a woman losing herself . . . and finding herself again . . . ... (Goodreads)

  26. Briar Rose

    by Jane Yolen
    A modern retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, exploring the horrors of the holocaust.

    The book is divided into two parts, the "home", and the "castle". The ending is part of the "home" section, returning after the castle. The story is based around the German fairy tale of Briar Rose ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Highly Illogical Behavior

    by John Corey Whaley
    Agoraphobic Solomon is befriended by Lisa, who wants to "fix" him. But is she really helping him or just using him for her own benefit?

    Sixteen-year-old Solomon is agoraphobic. He hasn’t left the house in three years, which is fine by him. Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to get into the second-best psychology program for college ... (Goodreads)

  28. Attack on Titan, Vol. 5

    by Hajime Isayama
    A group of warriors battle giant titans in a desperate attempt to save humanity.

    CAN YOU GO HOME AGAIN? Thanks to Eren, humanity has taken the town of Trost back from the Titans. Exhausted, Eren falls into a coma for three days – and wakes in shackles, staring at Erwin Smith, ... (Goodreads)

  29. Noises Off

    by Michael Frayn
    A play within a play, following the chaotic and hilarious antics of a dysfunctional theater troupe.

    Each of the three acts of Noises Off contains a performance of the first act of a play within a play , a sex farce called Nothing On . The three acts of Noises Off are each named "Act One" on the ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Judy Moody Gets Famous!

    by Megan McDonald
    Judy Moody becomes famous after her picture is taken for a contest. But fame comes with its own set of challenges.

    Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and this time she’s in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the ... (Goodreads)