Showing titles in Coming of Age

Seventeen-year-old Karis Singh’s little brother is dying, and the Corporation has concluded he’s not worth saving. One thing prevents her from going into the Inner City and stealing the medicine Herself—the tattooed Mark that physically bars her from entering. The only way around that is to get it altered in the Black Market— an act that carries the possibility of a horrific and slow death— but will guarantee her the access she needs.

In the kingdom of Ascela, a caste system demands that every child, upon turning seventeen, demonstrate their magical abilities before the royal family. Aria Byrne has spent her entire life preparing for this Exhibition under the tutelage of her father, the village healer. However, there is one problem: Aria has no magic. Under the law, this is a death sentence, or worse—it could result in her enslavement to the royal Westfall line. With her Exhibition fast approaching, Aria's survival hinges on her ability to outwit the Westfalls and leverage her charm and knowledge to escape her fate.

Logan Clark has always had issues. Going all the way back to being four-years-old and crying after stepping on a sidewalk crack. He'd been good at hiding it, though-great friends and a spot on the school football team. But his façade is starting to crack, starting with his mother deciding that his therapist simply isn't cutting it. Now off the football team, he's going to a treatment center four times a week and having breakdowns in front of his friends.

With Harlem as its backdrop, Autobiography of My Dead Brother follows the diverging paths of best friends Rise and Jesse. When Rise becomes engulfed in gang activity and starts dealing drugs, Jesse, a budding artist, tries to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-by shootings, vicious gangs, and an indifferent juvenile justice system.

When Bryce’s mom walks out on her abusive boyfriend and back into jail for breaking her probation, he’s left facing the summer of his junior year with no parents, no phone, and only the clothes on his back. With nowhere to call home, Bryce crashes at his grandparents’ house on Wolf Creek reservation. Wolf Creek is full of memories and old friends—including Robbie and Mikayla, who hang out at the local skate park.

Sie begegnen sich zum ersten Mal im Zimmer eines Pflegeheims. Ari liest alten Menschen Geschichten vor. Flint ist aus anderen Gründen hier. Als Ari von einer Heimbewohnerin etwas über den Streik von Streichholzarbeiterinnen im Jahr 1888 erfährt, lässt sie die Frage nicht los, welche Bedeutung ihr eigenes Leben für andere Menschen haben könnte.

Some call it a miracle. Others call it a curse. What if it’s both? Telly D. Young has a gift no one can explain; his touch heals the sick, mends the broken, and brings life where death has already settled in. But every miracle carries a hidden cost, one that could alter the future of everyone he saves! When Telly returns to Alder Bend in the wake of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak, whispers spread quickly: The boy who vanished after a miracle has come back.

Isaac Martin is ready to kick off summer. His last before heading off to college in the fall where he won't have his best friend, Diego. Where—despite his social anxiety—he’ll be left to make friends on his own. Knowing his time with Diego is limited, Isaac enacts a foolproof plan: snatch up a pair of badges for the epic comic convention, Legends Con, and attend his first ever Teen Pride. Just him and Diego.

Bella was sixteen when she discovered the truth: For the last decade, she’d been lost in a book. Literally. For the world she’d known her whole life was a fiction, everyone she’d ever known merely a character created by the magic of a powerful Writer. Bella discovers that she’d been sent into the book’s world by her late mother to escape the clutches of a murderous villain known as the Collector, the man who murdered Bella’s mother...and will stop at nothing to destroy her. Now Bella must learn the art of painting to fight back against the Collector.

There’s nothing All Star pitcher Peter Friedman loves more than baseball. It’s his life. He breathes baseball, dreams about it, and works his tail off to be great. Most kids are nervous about starting high school, but Pete’s amazing arm is going to make his life pretty easy. When you’re the star, girls, popularity, and all-around stud status are sure to follow. But Pete’s freshman year doesn’t turn out as planned. A pitching accident over the summer ruins his arm. If he can’t play baseball, what is he supposed to do? If he isn’t the star pitcher, then who is he?

Heir apparent, young Prince Ahkin feels unprepared for leadership after his father's death. His royal blood controls the power of the sun, and he’s now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. Despite all Ahkin’s efforts, the sun is fading - and the end of the world may be near. For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor’s death may mean that she's next. Ahkin must marry before ascending the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed.

Riley Jo is a teenager who knows what she wants. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, this Korean American girl has her sights set on being a musician. So when her parents are surprisingly cool about her attending the prestigious Los Angeles-based arts-focused boarding school her senior year of high school, she jumps at the chance. This is her moment to make her indie rock dreams a reality!

Four girls. Four girls skating home, both sides of the road, fearless. Four girls at the mouth of an infinite ocean, sugared and salted with sand and seawater, the tide licking their sunburned feet. This summer, they’re going to disappear.

Noah asks me a question the night of the party that has the potential to change everything between us. Will you marry me? It’s a question that will change our futures. A question that makes me think about the kind of life I want. About which boy I want. We’re all growing up. We’re all getting closer. And we all have big decisions to make. But with Olivia and Peter’s Halloween party around the corner, there’s bound to be drama. Will Mohammad finally work up the courage to ask Naomi to be his girlfriend?

Jack's journey in New Earth is just beginning—but things are already getting complicated. After completing a rare quest and unlocking an unusual class, Jack's life is more chaotic than ever. His parents think he's attending vocational school (he's not), and his breakup with Lydia still stings. Despite the doubts creeping in, Jack decides to stick with his new gaming career—he's in too deep to quit now. With the support of friends, system prompts, and a bit of stubborn determination, Jack sets out to see just how far he can push his quirky new class. But will this path be the right one for him?

Tras verse arrastrada al mundo mágico de Caraval, Donatella Dragna por fin ha escapado de su padre y librado a su hermana Scarlett de un funesto matrimonio concertado. Desesperada, hizo un trato con un misterioso criminal, y ahora le debe algo que nadie ha logrado averiguar hasta el momento: el verdadero nombre del Maestro Legend. Su única posibilidad de descubrir la identidad de Legend es alzarse con la victoria en Caraval, así que Tella se embarcará una vez más en la competición.

Gwendolyn Richards dreams of more than the narrow life mapped out for her on the island. But freedom and passion come at a cost. As she wrestles with first love, heartbreak, and the pull of independence, Gwen’s voice carries the rhythm of the Caribbean—warm, lyrical, and unforgettable.

Beyond the Buzzer follows Jason Greene a talented and determined athlete, as they navigate the pressures of high-stakes basketball, personal struggles, and the complex web of relationships that surround the court. From grueling practices to heart-stopping games, Jason Greene must confront rivalries, personal doubts, and the weight of expectations, learning that success isn’t measured just in points, but in courage, resilience, and the choices made under pressure. Every play matters, and some lessons can only be learned beyond the buzzer.

Eden è un'adolescente schiva e spigolosa. Orfana di madre e con il padre in carcere, viene data in affidamento allo zio materno, un ranger della riserva naturale di Happy Valley. Qui vuole ricominciare da zero e, per sancire il nuovo inizio, cambia il suo nome in Rhi. Un giorno, nel fitto della foresta, si imbatte in uno spettacolo surreale: di fronte a lei, scortate da due grossi lupi, compaiono quattro ragazze, ringhianti e con la pelle sudicia avvolta in brandelli di pelliccia. Una di loro è gravemente ferita. Chiamati i soccorsi, le segue in ospedale.

Arturo ha quattordici anni, abita in America, in uno sperduto paesino sulle montagne, possiede una slitta. Per il resto avrebbe preferito chiamarsi John, e di cognome, invece che Bandini, Jones. La madre e il padre sono italiani immigrati, ma lui avrebbe preferito essere americano. Poi c'è nonna Toscana, che considera il genero Svevo, padre di Arturo, un fallito, e la figlia Maria una povera pazza perché l'ha sposato.