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A light fantasy premise centres on Dash choosing between a responsibility and a winter competition, with a troll’s challenge bringing the two strands together.

A school baseball story that also follows Mike through pressure at home and a troubling situation at school.

This is a story of ambition and survival, centred on a young mentor whose choices may affect both his prospects and his tribute’s fate.

A lively contest drives the story: the children try to raise money and earn a choice connected with the Strawberry Festival.

A fast-moving contest story combines a hacker pursuit with Marisa’s hope of helping her family and the pressure of a tournament where winning may mean survival.

This story combines a royal courtship contest with friendships, rivalries and growing threats outside the palace, bringing the trilogy’s competition towards its conclusion.

A lively school-and-family story about several characters taking their interests and responsibilities too far, with environmental action among its central concerns.

This fairy-tale romance centres on Violet’s effort to become Prince Richard’s bride, despite a contest designed to settle his marriage as an affair of state rather than passion.

This is a story of teenage attraction complicated by family connections, friendship and uncertainty about a boy’s choices. Tracy also links the relationship to shared hopes around basketball.

This is a school-set story about competition and friendship, with a debate partnership at its centre. Tanner’s family responsibilities add a counterweight to the prestige and opportunity of Bannerman.

A lively football story about friendship, team identity and the excitement of entering a proper championship. Humour drives the opening, while competition and disagreement introduce more serious questions about belonging.

A light, relationship-focused summer story with Christian faith woven into Candace’s choices. It offers amusement-park atmosphere, humour and first-love complications, while giving attention to friendship strain and the pressures of a demanding job.

This is a school-based relationship story built around competing crushes, loyalty between friends and rivalry between twin sisters.

An energetic race story where the excitement of competition is balanced by moments of empathy. Its strongest message is that a satisfying result can involve kindness, fair choices and sharing, not simply finishing first.

An energetic pony adventure combining horse handling, competitions, a film-set setting and mysteries. Friendship is central to Issie’s attempt to manage lively horses, while a troubled actress and possible danger to ponies add complication.

A fast-moving modern Cinderella story centres on a girl using her singing talent to seek a different life. Expect familiar fairy-tale patterns, family conflict and a performance-driven route towards independence.

This is a brisk detective adventure built around a mountain-bike race in Costa Rica. Nancy supports her friend while investigating efforts to stop a leading cyclist, with several possible suspects and a time-pressured mystery.

Expect a warm, humorous story built around Lottie's plan to grow a giant pumpkin with her grandfather. Its comic elements sit alongside school bullying, family strain, bereavement, illness and Lottie's responsibilities at home.

A tea-centred fantasy of competition, palace intrigue and family devotion. Ning’s search for a cure gives the plot emotional urgency, while brewing, tasting and reading ingredients become ways to investigate danger and negotiate power.

Choose this for a romance-led story with mystery elements, emotional fallout and social themes. It offers a second-chance relationship alongside questions about scholarships, reputation, secrecy and whether competitive systems genuinely support young people.

A dark, atmospheric thriller combining a competitive K-pop setting with unresolved friendship, grief and supernatural dread. Its strongest appeal is likely the gradual shift from celebrity drama into psychological and body horror.

A warm, busy story about making something together when home and family security are under pressure. Its strongest appeal is the blend of theatre-making, farm life, friendship and practical determination.

A gripping island survival thriller combines puzzles, geocaching and competition with escalating horror. It offers capable friends, shifting loyalties and personal revelations, but includes graphic and disturbing material.

This is an action-led fantasy about a trans teen navigating a dangerous divine competition, with friendship and social inequality at its centre. Its imaginative mythology and representation may appeal, while the sacrifice premise and sustained peril make the emotional stakes substantial.

This offers a lively route into scientific curiosity: invention, robots and jokes are paired with explanations of antimatter, atoms, robotics and the scientific method. It may particularly engage readers who enjoy illustrated, idea-rich adventures.

This is an immersive mystery built around clues, competing players and a virtual-reality setting. Its appeal lies in escalating secrets and atmosphere, while the substantial dialogue may make the opening feel slower.

This is a faith-centred sports story about entering unfamiliar surroundings while facing racism, social pressure and difficult choices. Its strongest focus appears to be how Perry understands identity, belonging and responsibility through a Christian lens.

This is a young-adult story about status, belonging and risky choices, with school competition, money worries, romance and drug dealing shaping Gabriel’s situation.

A wartime family story about worry, practical help and growing food, with Teresa’s confidence tested by events she cannot control. Gardens connect everyday care with a wider conflict, while the ending appears emotionally serious.

A sports-centred family crisis story: Josh hopes exceptional baseball performance will win a house and help his family after his father’s departure and their move to a smaller home.

A pony-centred adventure combining competition, training, mysteries and a possible threat to the Pony Club. Its main appeal appears to be the relationship between Issie and Fortune, alongside questions about rivalry and community conflict.

This is a sports-and-family story about choosing a direction for yourself. Mia’s move from hockey towards figure skating creates a clear personal challenge, while her brothers’ influence and a new coach complicate what she wants.

A horse-centred story about guilt, secrecy and friendship, with competitive pressure and a riding accident driving the conflict. Kate’s return to the barn creates a situation where personal responsibility and trust become closely connected.

This is a mythic war story about competing gods whose contest has consequences for human lives. Its central interest appears to be the tension between Ares’s chaotic power and Athena’s clever strategy.

A school-set story about Angelica pursuing a reporting opportunity while several major student events collide. It offers a lively premise involving journalism, school traditions, competition and the pressure to make one’s work count.

A story about bereavement, belonging and courage, combining school conflict, endangered wildlife, family mysteries and a contest that could determine the island’s future.

A sports mystery with an active role for readers: Frank and Joe try to recover their team’s missing playbook, while readers can jot down theories and possible solutions.

This is a family-and-friendship story about wanting to be noticed, making a serious social mistake and taking responsibility for putting relationships right. Mya’s school project drives the central conflict.

This is a school comedy about labels, belonging and unexpected strengths. Donovan’s practical or unconventional contribution matters alongside academic ability, though the story also involves deception and situations that may invite discussion about consequences.

A character-led sports novel about identity and moral choice, set against strong community expectations.