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A heartfelt exploration of the bittersweet growing pains that come when two deeply connected people must figure out who they are on their own. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Jake and Lily.
- bittersweet
- grounded
- transitional
- 01
Eggs
Jerry Spinelli
A quirky, bittersweet exploration of how two broken pieces can sometimes fit together to make something whole.
- 02
Crash
Jerry Spinelli
A punchy, fast-paced journey inside the mind of a middle-school bully who slowly learns that vulnerability takes more strength than tackling people.
- 03
Chester's Way
Kevin Henkes
A warm, gently humorous celebration of how unexpected disruptions can turn rigid routines into joyful new adventures.
- 04
Ivy + Bean
Annie Barrows
A joyful, high-energy romp about the magic of finding a friend who is exactly the right kind of weird.
- 05
Soupy Saturdays
Judy Blume · 2007
A warm, playful exploration of the everyday bickering and underlying bond between a brother and sister.
- 06
Harris and Me
Gary Paulsen · 1993
A laugh-out-loud, mud-splattered ode to the wild freedom of a rural summer and the healing power of found family.
- 07
Lila and Hadley
Kody Keplinger
A tender, emotionally resonant journey about a frustrated girl and a rescue dog who help each other heal.
- 08
Mallory and the trouble with twins
Ann M. Martin
A cozy, relatable exploration of figuring out who you are when everyone expects you to be just like someone else.
- 09
Here's to you, Rachel Robinson
Judy Blume · 1993
A deeply relatable exploration of the exhausting pressure to be perfect when your family is falling apart.
- 10
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.
- 11
Milkweed
Ron Rifkin · 2003
A heartbreakingly naive perspective on unimaginable tragedy, told with breathless energy and profound empathy.
- 12
The Lemonade War
Davies, Jacqueline
A sun-drenched, fast-paced exploration of sibling rivalry that perfectly captures the sticky, high-stakes energy of a childhood summer.
