Fiction: Reading for Fun

Miles "Pudge" Halter enrolls in boarding school in search of "The Great Perhaps." He meets a group of misfits who become his close friends, including the enigmatic Alaska Young. Alaska is drawn to Pudge's innocence and curiosity, and they embark on a series of adventures together. One night, Alaska disappears, and Pudge and his friends must come to terms with her death and the meaning of her life.

The story follows Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old cancer patient, who meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, a former basketball player and amputee who is in remission from osteosarcoma.

A young adult novel that tells the story of a young girl named Doris, who lives in a Puerto Rican community in New Jersey. Doris, dealing with the struggles of adolescence, dreams of a life beyond the constraints of her family and community. She is inspired by Amelia Earhart and other courageous figures, and she finds solace in her imagination and her dreams of flying.

The story follows the life of Tracey Ellison, a young African American woman, from her teenage years into adulthood. Set in Philadelphia, the narrative delves into Tracey's experiences, relationships, and the challenges she faces as she navigates through the complex worlds of love, family, and ambition.

The story revolves around an African American teenager, Jericho Prescott, who is involved in a scandalous event at a high school party. Jericho's life takes a drastic turn when he tries to protect a friend and is faced with legal charges and social consequences.

The story of Jericho Prescott, a high school student who becomes a pledge in the prestigious Warriors of Distinction. This fraternity-like group promises brotherhood, success, and respect but requires Jericho and his friends to undergo dangerous and humiliating challenges.

Junior, a Native American boy, leaves his reservation to attend an all-white school in an attempt to escape poverty and prejudice. He struggles to fit in, but finds acceptance and support from a few close friends. Junior also begins to write stories, which help him to process his experiences and find his voice.