Books like Duckling ugly by Neal Shusterman

In a futuristic society, a twelve‑year‑old boy named Jonas is chosen to receive the memories of a secret reservoir held by The Giver, a mentor in a seemingly utopian world.

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.

Under the pressure of popularity, Camilla Cream follows the rules until she faces a turning point that forces her to question her identity.

What price is too high to pay, even for love? Plunge into the fifth installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly). The New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments continues -- and so do the thrills and danger for Jace, Clary, and Simon. What price is too high to pay, even for love? When Jace and Clary meet again, Clary is horrified to discover that the demon Lilith’s magic has bound her beloved Jace together with her evil brother Sebastian, and that Jace has become a servant of evil. The Clave is out to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. As Alec, Magnus, Simon, and Isabelle wheedle and bargain with Seelies, demons, and the merciless Iron Sisters to try to save Jace, Clary plays a dangerous game of her own. The price of losing is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. She’s willing to do anything for Jace, but can she still trust him? Or is he truly lost? Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.

Sixteen-year-old Maya, a teenage girl living on Vancouver Island, suspects there may be a connection between her birthmark, family life, and strange events occurring in her community.

After a brutal assault leaves Nell Calder alive but changed, her newfound, fairy‑tale beauty becomes both shield and target. Determined to punish her attacker, she must confront the predator who still stalks her.

When a new student arrives, invisible Brian finally finds his place, showing that kindness and teamwork can bring shy children into the light.

In a world where magic and betrayal collide, Clary must decide if she will risk everything—and perhaps even her own soul—to save her beloved Jace, who has been bound to evil by the demon Lilith and his brother Sebastian.

When a bullying goat named Gilroy picks on Llama Llama, the young teacher‑in‑training helps the brave llama confront the meanpoke and turn a troubling day into a hopeful lesson about standing up for yourself.

When a forbidden love spirals out of control, three supernatural Erinyes descend on high school life to force justice upon Emily and quarterback Chase.

A high‑school junior in Maine dives into Greek mythology to stop the revenge‑seeking Furies that threaten her town.

An ungainly duckling is ridiculed by barnyard animals until he matures into a stunning swan, discovering self‑worth and admiration in a heartfelt fairy‑tale picture book.

Stand Tall follows 12‑year‑old Tree, who balances a recent divorce, athletic disappointment and a new friendship with Sophie while discovering resilience through his grandfather’s Vietnam experience.

An ancient house becomes the perfect setting for a game of tag, until a vengeful spirit with a touch of death joins the game.