Discover books similar to "Joey Jeremiah"

S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

This classic young adult novel tells the story of two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, and one Greaser's struggle to find his place in the world. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up in a divided world.

Robert Cormier

The Chocolate War

In this powerful novel, a high school student named Jerry stands up to the school's corrupt authorities, leading to a dangerous game of power and manipulation. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book deals with themes of rebellion, conformity, and the struggle to maintain one's individuality.

Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This epistolary novel follows the story of Charlie, a high school freshman who is struggling to find his place in the world. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book deals with themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up.

Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl

In this novel, a nonconformist girl named Stargirl transfers to a new high school and turns the student body upside down with her unique style and free-spirited attitude. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of individuality, conformity, and the power of being true to oneself.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who has been kicked out of his prep school and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his younger brother. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book deals with themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak

In this powerful novel, a high school freshman named Melinda is ostracized by her peers after calling the police to a party. As the story unfolds, Melinda reveals the trauma she experienced at the party and her struggle to find her voice. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book deals with themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up.

John Green

Looking for Alaska

In this novel, a high school student named Miles transfers to a new boarding school in search of 'the Great Perhaps.' There, he meets Alaska, a charismatic and troubled girl who changes his life forever. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the challenges of growing up.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In this dystopian novel, a young boy named Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, the person who holds all the memories of the past for the community. As Jonas learns more about the world outside of his own, he must decide whether to conform to the rules of his society or to challenge them. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of individuality, conformity, and the power of knowledge.

John Knowles

A Separate Peace

In this novel, two friends, Gene and Phineas, attend a preparatory school in New England during World War II. As the story unfolds, Gene becomes increasingly jealous of Phineas's natural athletic ability and easy-going nature, leading to a tragic accident. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and the challenges of growing up.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

In this novel, a young girl named Lily grows up in the South during the 1960s and is haunted by the memory of her mother's death. When she runs away with her black housekeeper and friend, Rosaleen, they find refuge in a community of beekeeping women who help Lily come to terms with her past. Like 'Joey Jeremiah,' this book explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up in a divided world.