Books like New Girl by Paige Harbison

A poignant young‑adult tale of two teens—Hazel and Augustus—who meet in a cancer support group, and whose unlikely romance forces them to confront love, illness, and the meaning of life.

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.

Six of Crows is a fantasy novel in the Grishaverse that follows a crew of thieves in the city of Ketterdam, a Dutch‑inspired port, told through the third‑person viewpoints of seven characters.

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.

When a copied email threatens to expose his hidden identity, sixteen‑year‑old Simon Spier must decide whether to protect his secret, save his friend, and risk a new, unexpected romance.

Seventeen‑year‑old Mia faces a life‑altering medical crisis after a family car crash—she must decide whether to live a new life in the present or return to her former world as a coma patient.

High‑school senior Anna heads to a boarding school in Paris for her last year in Atlanta. There she meets the charming Étienne St. Clair, whose world and serious girlfriend complicate the hopeful romance that could end in a memorable French kiss.

In the magical boarding school Ever After High, children of legendary fairytale figures must decide whether to seal their future by signing the Storybook of Legends, confronting fate, friendship, and the choice between destiny and self‑authorship.

At a London boarding school for young ladies, Sophronia learns that proper etiquette masks a curriculum of espionage, intrigue, and mechanical tinkering.

Matt and his classmates at St. Borden’s must rally their magic to defeat the looming darkness, uncover family secrets, and confront the sinister Bloor plot.

At the Gothic boarding school Evernight Academy, Bianca struggles to fit in until she meets the rebellious Lucas, and together they uncover dark secrets that threaten their bond and the school's ominous façade.

Gemma Doyle balances a painful past, a boarding‑school life at Spence Academy, and the enchanting, perilous realm of magic as she prepares her London debut and faces new alliances and threats from The Order and Rakshana.

Cammie Morgan’s summer visit to Macey in Boston turns thrilling when her boarding school, famed for training spies, becomes the stage for danger and intrigue.

Thirteen‑year‑old Dinnie Doone trades her chaotic home life for a Swiss boarding school, where multicultural friendships and new experiences help her trust herself and discover her own "bloomabilities."

A translation of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez’s verses into English, showcasing his wit, depth, and love.

A newcomer recounts the ups and downs of her first week at a new elementary school, learning to make friends, navigate routines, and adjust to a new environment.

Identical twin sisters Elizabeth and Jessica prank the newcomer Jane, only to learn why she's being harsh. Friendship tests reveal hidden feelings and the power of understanding between sisters.

When French Nicole Brisbet arrives at Canby Hall, everyone is charmed by her sweet, quiet manner. Shelley, Faith, and Dana find her long braids and jumpers a bit old-fashioned, but decide they should help her feel at home. Nicole seems to adapt to American ways a bit too quickly when she buys provocative new clothes and acts much too friendly with the roommates' boyfriends. The girls are looking forward to an exciting trip to Ft. Lauderdale. But will Nicole spoil their fun?

At a middle‑school fundraiser, Jenny and her rival Addie compete to raise the most money, but a new girl arrives, complicating the bet and forcing friendships to shift.

In 1930s England, boarding‑school friends Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells crack a murder mystery when a dead science teacher is found at their school.

Seven girls at St. Etheldreda's School for Young Ladies must uncover the mystery behind their headmistress and brother’s untimely deaths while keeping the school open.

Two boys embark on an epic journey on the Appalachian Trail, encountering pirates, hidden treasures, and unforgettable adventures.

Bernie Bridges dreams of attending the exclusive Preppy Prep Prep (PPP) and sets out to win the National School Make‑a‑Great‑Invention Contest to earn a spot. Facing wealthy rivals, he must out‑invent the rich students.

In the halls of the private “Rotten School,” a faux‑angel named Angel Goodeboy claims innocence, yet he sows chaos, entertaining classmates, pets and a perplexed roommate Bernie, who must outwit the mischief‑making angel to restore order.

Chipmunk, the shy, insect-sized guitarist, must overcome stage fright to help Bernie Bridges win Rotten House’s annual talent contest.

English : The first book in Lauren Oliver’s New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose. In an alternate United States, love has been declared a dangerous disease, and the government forces everyone who reaches eighteen to have a procedure called the Cure. Living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Portland, Maine, Lena Haloway is very much looking forward to being cured and living a safe, predictable life. She watched love destroy her mother and isn't about to make the same mistake. But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena meets enigmatic Alex, a boy from the Wilds who lives under the government's radar. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love? French : Lena vit dans un monde où l'amour est considéré comme la pire des maladies. Un monde où tous les jeunes subissent à leur majorité une opération de cerveau pour être immunisés. A quelques mois de ses dix-huit ans, Lena aspire presque à subir à son tour le Protocole car, depuis toujours, amour rime pour elle avec souffrance et danger. Jusqu'à ce qu'une rencontre inattendue fasse tout basculer. Avant, tout était simple, tout était organisé. Mais est-ce vraiment vivre que de laisser la société tout prévoir pour vous. Vos amis, vos amours et votre avenir ? (Payot.ch)

Gina, a fancy Los‑Angeles teenager, is sent to a Scottish boarding school to curb her wild lifestyle, where she confronts new traditions, comradery, and unexpected romance.

A children's picture story that lets young readers guide a shy protagonist as she learns to make friends and build confidence, using a playful, choice-driven format.