Books About Starting High School

The Best Starting High School Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about starting high school? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Friends with Boys
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Sale price
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 2012

Friends with Boys

By Faith Erin Hicks

A girl faces high school and a lifelong ghostly mystery.

Cybils Award (2012)
224 pages· 5,886 words· Est. 44 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 15,611 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Summary: Maggie McKay steps into high school, leaving behind her sheltered life. As she navigates new friendships, she must unravel the mystery of a ghost that's haunted her since childhood. Can Maggie solve the spectral puzzle and find her place in the world? This journey blends humor, surprises, and the supernatural, challenging Maggie to grow beyond her brothers' shadows.
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