Books like Homeroom diaries by James Patterson
In "Homeroom Diaries," seventeen‑year‑old Margaret “Cuckoo” Clark keeps a candid diary chronicling her day‑to‑day experiences at North Plains High. Surrounded by a close-knit group of outcast friends, Cuckoo tackles the rift between the school’s rival cliques while drawing on her own resilience and optimism. The book follows her humorous, poignant attempts to brighten both her own life and those around her, all while confronting the challenges that arise in a challenging high‑school environment.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: James Patterson
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