Books like June Dreams (Summer 1) by Katherine Applegate

When ten‑year‑old Opal arrives in Naomi, Florida, she discovers friendship, community, and the healing power of a big ugly dog named Winn‑Dixie during her first summer in town.

Ivan, a gorilla who has lived behind glass in a shopping‑mall circus for 27 years, learns new meaning for art and friendship when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives.

A story about Nick Allen, who invents a new word and becomes a local hero by spreading it across the country.

A friendship‑driven adventure in Florida that highlights environmental protection and the plight of owls.

After a fall leaves 8th‑grader Chase Ambrose with amnesia, he must rebuild his life and earn back the trust he once shattered. Can he change the bully he once was, or will his past haunt him?

An oak tree named Red, the community's wishtree, watches over its neighborhood with the help of a crow friend and other animals, guarding wishes and friendships as a new family moves in.

When a poor family faces eviction, the boy Jackson turns to his imaginary cat, Crenshaw, in a heart‑warming story that shows how friendship and resilience can keep a family together.

Pierce Oliviera, a 17-year-old girl in the Underworld, finds herself trapped and pursued by the Furies, ancient Greek goddesses of vengeance, while her father and brother must navigate their own struggles in a world where death is not permanent and love is forbidden by the gods of the Underworld. Pierce must use her wit and quick thinking to escape the Furies and prevent her family from meeting a similar fate, while uncovering the truth behind her imprisonment and the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Underworld. A thrilling tale of love, fate, and the battle between good and evil, set against the backdrop of ancient Greek mythology, with elements of supernatural horror and family drama. Pierce is determined to prove her innocence and reclaim her place in the world, while her loved ones struggle to find their way out of the chaos and confusion caused by her imprisonment. Pierce's journey to freedom is fraught with danger, but her determination to fight for her loved ones is matched only by her courage and wit, as she fights against the forces of darkness and the gods of the Underworld. In a world where death is not the only option, Pierce finds herself not only facing supernatural threats but also confronting her own past and the consequences of her actions, as she navigates a treacherous landscape of deceit, lies, and forbidden love, with the fate of her family hanging in the balance. Pierce's story is one of hope and determination, as she fights for her loved ones and proves that love is stronger than any obstacle.

A coming-of-age story of a young girl who struggles with family secrets and the consequences of her family's wartime history in Florida, set against the backdrop of World War II and involving a secret love affair with a returning soldier and a stepfather who is fighting in the war, revealing the devastating impact of these events on the lives of the characters and their families.

A Chinese New Year story featuring family and friendship, suitable for young readers and adults alike.

A summer camp story of friendship and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, filled with homesickness, art, and a group of cruel girls.

A teenage romance story centered on a summer vacation where Lou, her friends, and her mother experience unexpected love and adventure at a posh beach house, while the mother attends a book tour for her new science fiction novel.

Charlie Callahan and ex‑wife Beth Pennington must reunite to liquidate an inheritance from Riverbend’s patriarch, confronting past love, a troubled boy, and new family ties.

Steve Kaplan volunteers with a summer job caring for Michael, a young blind boy, and discovers the profound impact of this role on his own life and the relationships around him.

During a summer getaway to the Florida Keys, 14‑year‑old Summer Smith takes a part‑time waitressing job while navigating new friendships and budding romance in a sun‑soaked, seaside adventure.

When her mother is dying, Tommy spends the summer with her estranged father, learning to understand him and face the loss of the woman they both love.

Summer dreams of ballet and dedicates herself to an audition, but the quest for perfection threatens her friendships and outlook—until a boy who offers more than friendship helps her discover that true dreams come in many shapes.

Maggie, an insecure fifteen-year-old, is drawn into an obsessive friendship with Kimberley, a beautiful but troubled young model.

Twelve‑year‑old Edie and her eccentric cousin Rae use their late grandmother’s summer to try out a list of Good Ideas for the season.