Books like Jessica Goes for Gold by Francine Pascal

Matilda is a spirited, gifted girl who uses her extraordinary powers to transform a neglectful school and empower her classmates, all while keeping humor and tenderness at the heart of the story.

When an eccentric new student named Stargirl arrives at Mica Area High School, her vibrant individuality challenges the school’s strict norm of conformity, sparking a tense battle with popularity and a budding first love for classmate Leo.

Harriet the Spy, a 1964 children’s novel by Louise Fitzhugh, follows a schoolgirl’s secret diary and the repercussions of her observations, earning classic status in juvenile literature and high rankings on notable U.S. children's book lists.

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Rebecca Bloomwood’s compulsive shopping spirals her into debt, but when a compelling story lands, she writes an article that transforms her life and those around her.

Lanesha, a young girl who can see spirits in New Orleans, prepares to survive Hurricane Katrina with her new family and the guiding presence of her grandmother’s ghost.

In "How to Be Popular," Steph follows a mysterious guide to join the high‑school elite, but she quickly learns that true popularity is harder to maintain than the hype suggests.

A complete 12‑book set of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid through Hard Luck, perfect for fans and collectors.

Lulu’s parents reject her wish for a brontosaurus for her birthday; she then embarks on a quest to find one. When she finally meets a dinosaur that loves pets, it isn’t ready to become her companion.

A coming‑of‑age tale that follows teenage girls as they form bonds over shared love for books in a library setting, weaving in themes of friendship, English literature, and the lives of widowers.

Jessica Wakefield and her friends brace for their final week as sixth graders while volunteering at the mayor’s outreach fair, discovering that giving back is harder than it seems, while a kitchen worker unravels a mystery.

Jessica Wakefield vows to win over the new reserved town boy, Devon Whitelaw, but his partnership with her twin sister Elizabeth in the chemistry lab threatens to spark a competition between them.

Two identical twins face the fallout of a wish for truth: Jessica's attempt to fix a friendship by lying leads to a starlit promise that forces Elizabeth to speak only the truth, with unexpected consequences for both girls.

A sudden change creates a rift between twin sisters: Elizabeth transforms into a young woman overnight, leaving Jessica feeling humiliated and desperate for connection.

In a Montana town, a veteran coping with PTSD and a newly-divorced woman named Jillian form an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives, exploring friendship, family, self‑confidence, and the complexities of ranch life.

Davy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid. With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him. Davy's YouTube channel has everything- awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait what? Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get. Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcu Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors.