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Jericho is a series about a 14-year-old boy who is struggling to adjust to life in a new town after his family moves. The series explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.
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The Hate U Give
This book is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that follows the story of Starr Carter, a 16-year-old girl who navigates between the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy prep school she attends. When Starr becomes the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend by a police officer, she must find her voice and stand up for what is right. This book is a great choice for fans of Jericho, as it deals with important social issues and features a strong, relatable protagonist.
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
This novel tells the story of Oscar, a Dominican-American teenager who is trying to find his place in the world. As he struggles with his weight, his lack of success with women, and his family's troubled past, Oscar must come to terms with his own identity and find his way in the world. This book is a great choice for fans of Jericho, as it deals with important social issues and features a strong, relatable protagonist.
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The House on Mango Street
This novel tells the story of Esperanza, a young Latina girl growing up in a poor neighborhood in Chicago. As she comes of age and struggles to find her place in the world, Esperanza must navigate the challenges of poverty, discrimination, and her own sense of identity. This book is a great choice for fans of Jericho, as it deals with important social issues and features a strong, relatable protagonist.
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