Fiction
Paper Towns by John Green
Paper Towns by John Green is a coming-of-age story about Quentin, who embarks on a journey to find his enigmatic neighbor Margo after she mysteriously disappears.
Paper Towns by John Green is a coming-of-age story about Quentin, who embarks on a journey to find his enigmatic neighbor Margo after she mysteriously disappears.
“A Painted House” by John Grisham is a coming-of-age story set in the 1950s, following a young boy named Luke Chandler as he navigates a tumultuous cotton-picking season on his family’s farm.
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” follows the life of Francie Nolan as she navigates poverty and family struggles in early 20th century Brooklyn, finding solace in books and her dreams.
The Yearling is a coming-of-age novel set in rural Florida during the late 19th century, following a young boy named Jody Baxter and his bond with a deer.
Captains Courageous is a novel by Rudyard Kipling that follows the story of a spoiled rich boy who learns life lessons while working on a fishing boat.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a coming-of-age novel that follows two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, and explores themes of class, friendship, and identity.
“David Copperfield” is a captivating Bildungsroman by Charles Dickens, chronicling the protagonist’s journey from a difficult childhood to maturity against the backdrop of Victorian England.
“Treasure Island” is Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless adventure tale of piracy, treasure hunting, and moral discovery told through the eyes of young Jim Hawkins.