Books like Trouble with a capital "T" by Judy Baer

At Culver Creek Boarding School, Miles "Pudge" Halter leaves his uneventful home life to find adventure, only to be drawn into the complex world of Alaska Young – a brilliant, enigmatic student whose presence challenges and changes him forever.

A coming‑of‑age epistolary novel that follows introverted teen Charlie through his freshman year in a 1990s Pittsburgh suburb as he navigates high school, friendship and the challenges of adolescence.

When Clay Jenkins discovers 13 tapes left by his classmate Hannah Baker, who recently committed suicide, he must confront the 13 reasons that drove her to end her life—one of which is him.

Eleanor & Park follows two sixteen‑year‑old high school misfits who, across a single school year, find an extraordinary first love that pushes them to confront their insecurities and the challenges of adolescence.

Two twin sisters navigate college life while wrestling with loyalty to a beloved fandom, family tensions, and burgeoning self‑worth.

Teenager Annabel faces a year of loss and silence, from a fractured friendship to a struggling sister, until she meets Owen Armstrong, a truth‑telling music lover who may help her confront the night the friendship ended.

A grieving teen learns to move forward when a sudden job at a catering business introduces her to new friends and unexpected challenges.

During her junior year, Halley's world collapses when her best friend Scarlett’s boyfriend dies, Scarlett discovers she is pregnant, and Halley herself steps into her first serious relationship, exploring grief, friendship, and unexpected motherhood.

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.

A young woman runs away from home, facing challenges and seeking help from her friends and family to find her way back to stability and redemption. The novel explores themes of friendship, family problems, and the difficult choices people face when they feel trapped in their situations. The story is a poignant tale of resilience and hope, offering readers a heartwarming and realistic portrayal of a common experience that many readers can relate to. The characters are relatable, and the narrative is both uplifting and thought-provoking, making this a valuable addition to the Christian fiction genre and a must-read for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on overcoming adversity and finding their way back to a better life.

Lexi Leighton's friend Peggy has become deeply involved with Chad, and when the fun ends and the trouble takes over, Lexi must try to help her deal with the consequences.

A young girl discovers the secret of her birth and must navigate the challenges of family life while facing the aftermath of a tragic accident that claims her parents’ love and happiness.

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.

A large‑type Christian fiction novel set in Pennsylvania, exploring marital conflict, amnesia, and the comforting atmosphere of a bed‑and‑breakfast.

A high school exchange student from Greece navigates the challenges of cultural differences and meets new friends in America while also facing personal growth and self-discovery.

After her sister’s death, seventeen‑year‑old Lennie grapples with grief, a love triangle, and her ambition to become a musician.

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.