Books like BEST FRIENDS by Jacqueline Wilson

Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.

A novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman's struggles with matchmaking, misplaced pride, and the dangers of meddling in others' lives in 18th-century England.

Siblings Lily, Max, Freya and Dylan must survive a summer without parental care as their mother leaves for a holiday with a new boyfriend and the babysitter never shows up.

Ten‑year‑old twins Ruby and Garnet share everything, but the loss of their mother three years ago and a changing world test the limits of their double act.

Thirteen‑year‑old Lakshmi leaves her impoverished Himalayan home for India, only to discover she has been sold into prostitution. With fierce resilience and new friendships, she fights her captivity and seeks a way back to freedom.

Elsa and her family struggle with homelessness after losing their home, hoping to find hope and humor in a bed‑and‑breakfast setting as they navigate daily challenges and support each other through change.

Fourteen‑year‑old Prue and her sister Grace are forced out of a strict home‑education routine when their father suffers a stroke. At their new school, Prue meets the kind art teacher Rax, sparking a forbidden teenage romance.

In "Sleepovers" by Jacqueline Wilson, five school friends – Amy, Bella, Chloe, Daisy, and Emily – unite in their Alphabet Club, planning birthday parties and sleepovers while navigating new friendships and the challenges of Daisy’s family life.

After her mother leaves for five months, 11‑year‑old Floss must choose whether to stay with her dad or join her family abroad. The choice leads to new friendships and the trials of running a makeshift café.

Em finds comfort in her glamorous stepfather, but when he announces he is leaving, the family must decide whether a clean break is the best path forward.

A tale of friendship, education, and the challenges of high school for a young protagonist in Canada, inspired by the author's own experiences.

When India, a privileged girl, meets Treasure, a council‑estate youth, their budding friendship is tested by family secrets and danger, leading to a clever hiding place inspired by Anne Frank.

A sports novel about a teenager's chance to throw a football for a million dollars, set against the backdrop of family struggles and disability.

Seventeen‑year‑old Louisa Cosgrove finds herself confined in Wildthorn Hall, a psychiatric hospital where her identity is stripped away, forcing her to confront the forces that have sabotaged her life.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest...THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKERI'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest...SHORTLISTED FOR THE SMARTIES PRIZE AND CARNEGIE MEDALWinner of The Oak Tree Award & the Sheffield Children's Book AwardTHE BED AND BREAKFAST STARI'm Elsa, and I'm hoping to be a big star one day. I tell jokes all the time to try and cheer my family up. Trouble is, no-one seems to laugh much any more. Not since we lost our lovely house nad had to move into a bed and breakfast hotel...WINNER OF YOUNG TELEGRAPH FULLY BOOKED AWARDTwo lively and hilarious tales from one of today's most popular authors for young readers.

When Tina, the smallest of three childhood friends, is separated from her stronger sisters, she must navigate a strict classroom, overcome bullying and discover that true friendship can bloom in unexpected places.

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Christina returns to the war‑scarred estate of Flambards in 1916 and, with her inheritance, sets out to restore its grandeur, only to face unexpected challenges and a surprise visitor that reshapes her plans.