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desperation

Books about desperation for readers of all ages.

Cover of The hunt

The hunt

Andrew Fukuda

Ages 13–18survivalcourage

Cover of Anywhere but here

Anywhere but here

Adele Dueck

Ages 10–14consequencesrural life

Cover of Jay's Journal

Jay's Journal

Beatrice Sparks

Ages 14–18mental healthidentity

Cover of Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

Stephen King

Ages 16–18grief and lossfamily