Books like Paper Dolls by Susan Beth Pfeffer

A weary father and his young son journey across a bleak, post‑apocalyptic America, battling cannibals, starvation, and a harsh winter in a desperate quest for safety and a glimpse of remaining civilization.

A boy with broken memory wakes in a stone‑walled maze, where he meets other children who call it the Glade. When the first girl arrives, secrets about survival, cooperation, and the maze’s mystery begin to surface.

After a catastrophic pandemic, former actress Kirsten Raymonde joins a traveling troupe that performs Shakespeare for scattered communities, only to confront a ruthless prophet in a desperate quest for survival.

When an asteroid strikes the Moon, Miranda’s ordinary life and family are upended; she fights to survive and to keep hope alive amidst the global fallout.

After a chaotic accident at a New York fashion event, tomboy Em Watts discovers she has lost her identity and must navigate a suddenly altered life.

In a Fourth of July family reunion, four sisters—a supermodel, a TV producer, a lawyer, and an artist—face a shared tragedy that forces them to reunite and support one another.

A young African‑American fashion student’s internship in Los Angeles exposes her to the harsh realities of the industry, raising questions about how models are treated and the impact of fashion on body image.

In the isolated Forbidden Zone, twelve‑year‑olds battle hunger, growing powers, and a dark force while adults vanish, creating chaos and a deadly struggle between ordinary kids and emerging mutants.

A New York lingerie model’s rise to fame turns into a moral trial as she navigates excess money, fame, and ethics, forcing her to reassess how far she will go for success.

When a warm winter afternoon turns awkward, Emma’s modeling dreams waver and her gift plans crumble—yet her Cupcake Club friends show that the best presents come from the heart.

Seventeen‑year‑old Alex, a veteran Tom, and eight‑year‑old Ellie fight to survive after an EMP wipes out most of humanity, leaving the survivors to contend with zombies and newfound superhuman senses.

Emma, a middle‑school student, dreams of modeling but finds the Cupcake Club might be her ticket to fame. As she walks the New York City runway for a wedding salon ad, she must decide whether modeling or club life is sweeter.

Internationally famous model Harriet struggles with self‑doubt and popularity while working a summer gig in Japan, where she confronts her former boyfriend, the stunning model who left her two months earlier.

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.