A list of books I loved as a kid. All of these books basically raised me and they'll live in my memory no matter how old I get!
Sections
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realistic fiction
historical fiction
realistic fiction
Smart, sarcastic Lily finds herself swept into a world of high society and summer chaos—where she’ll have to decide what kind of cool really matters.
Lily B. on the Brink of Cool - Kimmel
Twins Jake and Lily have always shared a secret bond—but growing up pulls them in different directions, and their sibling connection is put to the test.
Jake and Lily - Spinelli, Jerry: Books
This heartfelt series follows four generations of girls in one family—each navigating life, love, and change in her own time.
The Tail of Emily Windsnap (Tail of Emily Windsnap #1)
Equal parts creepy and touching, it’s a modern gothic tale of growing up, friendship, and letting go of childhood.
Doll Bones by Holly Black, Eliza Wheeler, Paperback
After losing her parents, sour little Mary discovers a hidden, overgrown garden—and the healing power of nature, friendship, and curiosity.
The Secret Garden (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
When rich, imaginative Sara loses everything, she clings to kindness, strength, and fantasy to survive in a cruel boarding school.
A Little Princess (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
Anne Shirley is a spirited redhead with a wild imagination who turns a quiet town upside down with charm, chaos, and love.
Anne of Green Gables Series
A heartfelt dual-perspective story about a trans girl and a boy with bipolar disorder finding friendship, courage, and identity in middle school.
Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart, Paperback
Told through the eyes of a young Japanese American girl, this story beautifully captures family love, racism, and tragedy in 1950s Georgia.
Kira-Kira a book by Cynthia Kadohata - Bookshop.org US
historical fiction
Set during WWII, Lily’s summer takes a serious turn when she befriends a refugee boy—and learns how truth, loss, and courage connect even across oceans
