
the perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 213 pages
American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000)
Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000)
A coming of age story that takes you back twenty years and leaves you wanting for the simpler days, Charlie struggles to find himself after the death of a friend. I really enjoyed this book except for the few times I had to really had to slow down and re-read some letters because Charlie goes off on tangents sometimes.

Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer Holm 251 pages
Newberry Honor Book 2000
A young girls coming of age story in a community that doesn't put much stock in girls.
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