OCD, the Dude and Me by Lauren Roedy Vaughn (2013). Through quirky, but albeit, truthful journal entries, Vaughn illustrates the humorous, often irreverent and usually awkward coming of age of a seemingly obsessive-compulsive teenage girl, Gabrielle. Readers will enjoy this book based on its quick, colorful chapters and affable main character.
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth Laban (2013). One fateful night + social outcast + teenage beauty = secrets and tragedy. A riveting and poignant portrayal of forbidden love, Laban weaves a suspense-filled tapestry of misfortunes among the backdrop of the social elite of a New England boarding school.
I posted recommendations to Jenny N. and Beth R.'s blogs.
I posted recommendations to Jenny N. and Beth R.'s blogs.
Cayce,
ReplyDeleteA title you might enjoy is Gil Marsh by A.C.E. Bauer. Gil is the most popular kid in school and is wary of new kid Enko. However, the two soon become inseparable. Suddenly, Enko succumbs to a tragic illness, and Gil must face his grief in this realistic coming of age story. Gil Marsh is also inspired by a classic tale (Gilgamesh) like The Tragedy Paper (Macbeth).
Have you read "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" ? If you enjoy quirky, beautiful stories about young people and secrets, it might be just the thing. I think it is a wonderful book.
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