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perception vs reality

Books about perception vs reality for readers of all ages.

Cover of Challenger Deep

Challenger Deep

Neal Shusterman

Ages 13–18mental healthself-discovery

Cover of Paper Towns

Paper Towns

John Green

Ages 14–18self-discoveryidentity