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1) Some Freaks
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A charming romance develops between a boy with one eye and an overweight girl, though when she loses her weight after going to college, their relationship is tested in devastating ways they never dreamed would happen. *"What seems like an ordinary teenage comedy about cliques and bullying on the surface is actually a modestly perceptive and touching glimpse into the ways in which we transition from adolescence into adulthood." - Todd Jorgenson, **Cinemalogue***...
2) The limits
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From Mo'orea, a tiny volcanic island off the coast of Tahiti, a French biologist obsessed with saving Polynesia's imperiled coral reefs sends her teenage daughter to live with her ex-husband in New York. By the time fifteen-year-old Pia arrives at her father Stephen's luxury apartment in Manhattan and meets his new, younger wife, Kate, she has been shuttled between her parents' disparate lives -- her father's consuming work as a surgeon at an overwhelmed...
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Alice in Borderland volume 9
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After stumbling on a secret Dealers bunker, Arisu is even more determined to uncover the terrible truth behind Borderland. But that means he and Usagi will have to abandon their plans to sit out the games and instead seek one of the last people who might have the answers - the Queen of Hearts. Will taking on the queen get them any closer to finding their way home, or will it be their final game?
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"The summer Bria Powers turns sixteen is sinister. Waves of insects plague her hometown of Beauchamp, where fentanyl has recently infiltrated the drug stream. Forest fires muddy the normally wide-open skies, and everything smells like a barbeque all the time. Since her drug-dealing father disappeared and his girlfriend overdosed, Bria has lived with her aunt Tash and best friend/cousin Ains. By day, Bria and Ains babysit Ains's younger siblings and...
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Insomniacs after school volume 4
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Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap--but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. After discovering the source of Magari's insomnia, Nakami...
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of connection, confidence, and love in transforming family dynamics.
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From the popular author of 21-Days to a Happier Family and 9-Ways to a Resilient Child, this book is a moving, inspiring and loving call to action for all parents.
Parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson shares the ten things every parent needs to know to raise their children in positive ways. They are also ways to make parenting easier for you, so you don't have to keep 'making it up as you go along'.
Drawing on positive psychology, the book gives...
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Do you struggle to get your teenager to do anything? Do you feel like you're constantly nagging, bribing, or threatening them to get them to study, do chores, or pursue their goals? Do you wish you could inspire them to be more self-motivated, responsible, and confident? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this ebook is for you. In "How to Motivate Your Teenager", you'll discover the secrets of effective communication, positive reinforcement,...
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A guide to surviving and thriving through your daughter's teenage years.
What is the best thing about being a teenage girl right now? 'My friends!' 'Independence!' 'Discovering who I am.'
What is the worst thing about being a teenage girl? 'My friends.' 'Not knowing what the future holds.' 'Pressure to be perfect and look a certain way.'
What do teenage girls wish they could talk to us about? 'I'm sick of pretending to be happy all the time.' 'My...
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Unlock the magic within you-it's time to turn self-doubt into self-love and become your biggest cheerleader. Dive into the heart of self-love with "How to Embrace Your Spark", the ultimate guide for teen girls to navigate the rollercoaster of growing up with confidence and self-assurance. Your teenage years can be tough, filled with challenges ranging from social pressures and body image issues to the complexities of relationships and search for...
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Hey there! Let's chat about something super important: being authentically you. Imagine living your life like your favorite playlist – unskipped, playing every track that makes you, well, you. Authenticity is about letting your real self shine through, without hitting pause because you're worried about what others might think. It's like being the main character in your own story, not just a sidekick in someone else's.Remember, the coolest people...
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"Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determined to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her family are among the thousands of Jews forced to relocate behind the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto, a cramped, oppressive space full of starvation, suffering, and death. When Vladka's family is deported to concentration camps, Vladka joins up with other young people in the ghetto who are part of the Jewish underground: a group...
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Moon on a rainy night volume 4
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One day while having lunch in the Literature Club room, Kanon learns about a surprising club tradition from Miura-sensei. Every year, club members spend summer break writing something for the school's literature contest. Miura-sensei surprises Kanon even further by complimenting her writing and encouraging her to enter something for that year's contest. Though Kanon is initially reluctant, she later finds herself mulling over everything that's happened...
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