Books like Amal unbound by Aisha Saeed

In the second volume of the bestselling Divergent series, Tris Prior faces escalating faction wars, deepening grief, and the weight of her Divergence as she must choose loyalties and confront truths about identity, love, and courage.

A spirited eleven‑year‑old orphan named Pollyanna moves in with her stern Aunt Polly in Beldingsville, Vermont, and spreads optimism through her "Glad Game," uplifting residents while facing resistance from those who refuse her help.

Rafe Khatchadorian arrives at Camp Wannamorra, where he and his bunkmates must contend with the popular kids who try to sabotage their summer, turning boredom into adventure and friendship.

When the Taliban seize Kabul, 11‑year‑old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy to become her family’s breadwinner and survive the harsh restrictions on Afghan women.

Charlie, a 13-year-old girl, discovers her identical twin sister, Sammie, getting caught cheating on a test by her popular friend Lauren.

Struggling to recover socially after a fashion faux pas and a disappointing outcome of the school pageant, Mandy is dismayed when a rival gains the attentions of the entire class, including Mandy's best friend, because of a broken wrist. "Eight-year-old Mandy Berr is spirited, sassy, and determined to shine--even if she's not the center of attention! After learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recoverd from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pagent. But just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy's spotlight--again. A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy's classmates ... even from Anya, Mandy's BFF. Can Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, and snag a pair or fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses?"--Publisher's website.

291 pages ; 22 cm800L Lexile

Thirteen‑year‑old Eric learns that silence can be deadly when a bully threatens new classmates. Facing bullying, family change, and a shaky school environment, he discovers he may hold the key to stopping the violence.

Alice starts 11th grade, shatters her “good girl” reputation, and grapples with risk, first love, and self‑image.

Amina, a Pakistani‑American Muslim junior high student, wrestles to honor her family’s culture while fitting in at school after her mosque is vandalized, testing her identity and friendships.

A book full of humorous stories about a creature that mixes the appearance and personality of Chewbacca from Star Wars and Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series, helping children learn about caring for their mixed-up friend and facing social issues and adolescence in a humorous way.

Jamie Lee Curtis’s illustrated picture book celebrates the everyday bravery of trying new things for the first time, encouraging young readers to embrace new adventures and build confidence.

Your Eyes in Stars follows the unlikely friendship between a German outsider and the daughter of a prison warden in a small New York town, as their bond is tested by the haunting nightly bugle calls of a life‑serving inmate during the World War II era.

In the dystopian world of Arras, teenage Adelice must help civilize a collapsing Guild under Cormac Patton’s regime, confront hidden allies, and decide between a perilous alliance or a war that threatens everyone she loves.

Lu, a determined high‑school runner, leads his track team to the championships, but both literal hurdles and unexpected obstacles test his leadership and the meaning of victory.

A young girl learns that small acts of kindness can help heal a world full of hatred. With her parents, she walks through everyday scenes, showing that one person’s goodwill matters.