Books like The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine

Ralph S. Mouse, a house mouse who talks to children, roams a run‑down hotel on his tiny motorcycle, seeking adventure and freedom.

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.

Travis and Corey spend a summer at their grandmother’s Vermont inn, where a string of ghost stories sparks mischievous pranks that unearth a spiteful spirit. Only the siblings can uncover Fox Hill’s dark secret and set the restless ghost to rest.

When a class goldfish becomes the target of bullying, a friend must choose between friendship and being frozen out.

Three siblings juggle life after their parents’ divorce, while their father secretly hires a cleaning lady—disguised as Madame Doubtfire—to care for them.

haunted but, can that explain all the mysterious events that seem to surround the town's grandest hotel? After famous model, Julianna Brent's body is found by her best friend Adrienne Reynolds and Adrienne's daughter in the closed down hotel, it seems that danger isn't far behind. Adrienne is still reeling from the horrifying discovery of finding her best friend murdered when she figures out her own life may be in danger and learns that everyone has a secret. But is it too late to protect herself and keep her daughter, Skye, safe. Carlene Thompson has created an action filled read with plenty of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end! This story is highly detailed with an array of in depth characters that are smart, funny and engaging. I felt that Ms. Thompson truly captured the feel of small town life and made you care about the characters she created.

Five middle‑school girls—Maya, Brianna, Darcy, Renee, and the popular Candace—play games that test friendship and loyalty, navigating the fierce, often brutal world of middle‑school cliques.

"This helpful resource book is filled with over 100 letters from real girls like you with questions about their changing bodies, and expert answers to each one. Plus, the back of the book features tips on how to talk to your parents about puberty and other touchy topics"--Amazon.

Seventeen‑year‑old Skylar Evans’s hopes of leaving her small town for art school are threatened when her mother loses her job. A renewed friendship with marine veteran Josh and her work at a local motel help her see the value of home and friendship.

Allie dreams of a carefree weekend with Uncle Jay, but her plans are derailed when she's forced to attend Brittany Hauser’s extravagant birthday party—complete with limo, Build-a-Bear bash, and hotel suite—leaving her longing for her real friends.

Delly, an eleven‑year‑old who has been repeatedly in trouble, learns to control herself and find happiness with the help of her little brother R.B. and a quiet new friend, Ferris.

Kitty Killin, renowned storyteller, shares her wisdom on navigating relationships with mothers and avoiding unwanted stepfathers.

When his friend the Brain visits Arthur for a weekend, the boy discovers that the sacrifices of friendship can sometimes feel like living under a perfectly structured roof.

For her first day at a new school, Mallory’s hopes for a perfect year are quickly challenged by a crush, a popular classmate and a misstep with her teacher.