Books like Jessica by Mary Francis Shura
First publish date: October 1984
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Mary Francis Shura
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When Ruthie’s parents tell her there is no Jessica, she discovers a vivid imaginary friend who joins her meals, games, and favorite books, keeping her company until her first day of school brings a new, real friend.
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A rebellious Kansas farm girl, stunned by a shocking family secret, leaves home in pursuit of truth and freedom.
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When a new girl named Jessica arrives at school, she hopes to bond with teacher Jessica Wakefield over their shared name, but the new Jessica wants to outshine the old one instead.
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Despite her beloved mother's deathbed warning, Phoebe Mulligan has no choice but to throw herself on the mercy of her uncle, Edward. The tragic young girl makes her way to Blackburn, but there is no warm welcome awaiting her there. Banished to a bare attic, faced with hostility from her cousin, Margaret, Phoebe cannot understand why she is treated so harshly by Edward Dickens. She is not to know the guilty secret that casts its sinister shadow over his feelings for his lovely niece.
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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.
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Based on the true story of a determined young Australian woman, "Jessica" follows her relentless pursuit of justice, defying social norms and overcoming adversity.
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Cheerleading madness!
Jessica Wakefield finally meets her match when beautiful Heather Mallone moves to town. Not only is Heather glamorous and popular, she's also the best cheerleader Sweet Valley High has ever seen! She has big plans for the squad, including stealing Jessica's role as captain. Outraged at the idea of sharing the spotlight, Jessica starts the biggest feud in cheerleading history!
Elizabeth Wakefield should be happy that Jessica is falling in love with Ken Matthews, but instead she tries to keep them apart. Is Elizabeth really in love with her boyfriend, Todd Wilkins -- or is she harboring a secret passion for Ken?
Book One in this riveting three-part miniseries ... Will the Sweet Valley cheerleaders make it to the top?
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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.
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Twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield spend a summer apart: Jessica attends a security academy in Florida while Elizabeth directs a play in New York.
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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.
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When Jeremy’s life hinges on a kidney transplant, he turns to his best friend Jessica for support—against family, friends and the medical system’s objections, he vows to donate his kidney to keep her alive.
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Twelve‑year‑old Jessica Darling receives a "It List" from her popular sister, but her attempts to mimic the list backfire, leading to friendship woes and a reevaluation of what truly matters in junior‑high life.
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‘Rescue & Jessica’ follows a faithful German Shepherd as he bonds with a young girl who has lost her legs, proving that companionship and unwavering loyalty can inspire confidence and hope in the face of new challenges.
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A young heroine questions whether her spelling‑bee triumph was luck or skill, learning confidence along the way.
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Jessica's Secret by Mary Francis ShuraThe Girl from Jessica by Jane Adams
Jessica's Journey by Elizabeth Carter
Mystery of Jessica by John Thompson
Jessica's Promise by Sarah Mitchell
Return to Jessica by Laura Evans
Jessica and the Lost Treasure by Mark Stevens
Secrets of Jessica by Emily Rogers
Jessica's New Beginning by Karen Lee
The Jessica Effect by David Brown
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