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A year of diary entries follows Clem through school and shifting relationships. The book explores attraction, rejected advances, family life and the uncertainty of coming out, in an informal voice.

A lively, fast-moving adventure blends slapstick humour with the playful fascination of miniature things. Its central appeal lies in the collision between an ordinary boy’s unusual power and consequences he cannot control, alongside friendship and school tensions.

A gritty coming-of-age story about a Mexican American teenager navigating school, neighbourhood pressures and competing futures. Eddie’s relationships and private reading help him reconsider the identity he has built and the choices available to him.

This is a coming-of-age story about balancing loyalty, pressure and future plans. Its central appeal is watching Ashley become more confident while dealing with a complicated school event and uncertain relationships.

This is a humorous but unsettling story about whether an android’s fear, jealousy and desires indicate genuine feeling. Ivy’s viewpoint makes ordinary human behaviour seem strange, inviting empathy and close attention.

This is a serious relationship-abuse novel that builds understanding gradually rather than presenting events straightforwardly. Its emotional centre is Amelie's attempt to recognise manipulation, recover perspective and regain control.

This offers an unusual way into evolution: each decision moves the reader towards another organism, making traits, environments and survival part of an active exploration rather than a page-by-page narrative.

A parent-preview choice for a teenager ready to discuss unequal relationships, grief and financial pressure.