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A bittersweet and deeply relatable exploration of childhood loneliness and the intoxicating thrill of a rebellious new friend. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Bad Girls.
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- bittersweet
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- grounded
- 01
The Diamond Girls
Jacqueline Wilson · 2005
A chaotic, big-hearted exploration of sisterhood and survival in a messy, deeply flawed, but fiercely loyal family.
- 02
Sleepovers
Jacqueline Wilson · 2002
A gentle, deeply empathetic exploration of playground politics, the anxiety of fitting in, and the fierce love of family.
- 03
Girls in tears (Girls #4)
Jacqueline Wilson / Nick Sharratt (Illust.) · 2002
A deeply relatable, tissue-soaking dive into the messy, high-stakes world of teenage friendship and first heartbreaks.
- 04
The Tulip Touch
Anne Fine
A tense, psychological descent into the intoxicating and ultimately sinister grip of a toxic friendship.
- 05
The Naughtiest Girl Wants to Win
Anne Digby · 2001
A spirited boarding school drama fueled by righteous indignation and the frustrating battle against a two-faced rival.
- 06
Summer Term at St. Clare's
Enid Blyton · 1990
A sunlit, spirited romp through the dormitories and playing fields of a classic mid-century boarding school.
- 07
Each kindness
Jacqueline Woodson
A quiet, lingering ache of a story that explores the heavy ripple effect of the chances we miss to be good to one another.
- 08
The naughtiest girl helps a friend
Anne Digby
A cozy, nostalgic romp through a school camping trip where loyalty and cleverness save the day.
- 09
Chocolate Box Girls
Cathy Cassidy
An earnest, emotionally grounded exploration of sisterhood, ballet dreams, and the dangerous pursuit of perfection.
- 10
Alexis Gets Frosted Cupcake Diaries
Coco Simon
A sweet, relatable slice of middle school life where friendship and frosting are the best remedies for hallway drama.
- 11
Yaqui Delgado Wants To Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
A tense, deeply empathetic exploration of how the looming threat of high school violence can shrink your world, and what it takes to expand it again.
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Ratburger
David Walliams
A delightfully grotesque and cheeky underdog story where the adults are awful, the humor is delightfully gross, and the heart shines through the grime.
